Printing the list of files that appear in a window.

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How can I print the list of files and folders displayed
in a window? For example when I open a folder the files
are listed with their names, size, type and date
modified. I would like to be able to save this listing in
a MS word file for printing at a later time. The reason
why I would like to do this is because when I record a CD
I would like to be able to enclose a paper listing of
what is on the CD in the jewel case for the CD.
 
How can I print the list of files and folders displayed
in a window? For example when I open a folder the files
are listed with their names, size, type and date
modified. I would like to be able to save this listing in
a MS word file for printing at a later time. The reason
why I would like to do this is because when I record a CD
I would like to be able to enclose a paper listing of
what is on the CD in the jewel case for the CD.
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You could always save it as an image.
Hit the 'print screen" key.
Open paint and select paste (ctrl-v)

Save it as a file type of your choice.

Dave
 
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You could always save it as an image.
Hit the 'print screen" key.
Open paint and select paste (ctrl-v)

Save it as a file type of your choice.

Dave
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Thanks Dave
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I was hoping there would be a more direct way -
especially when there is a long listing of files because
it will take numerous print screen and paste iterations.
Plus you get a lot of extranneous info that needs to be
cropped out afterwards. But if that is the only way to do
it then I have no choice but to settle for it. You would
think that this capability would be a basic feature in
windows.....oh well

Dave
 
Piece of cake, David. Download the free Directory Printer program
(PWDirPrn) at http://content.techweb.com/winmag/software/toolkit.htm

Works fine and I use it for my MP3 CD playlists.

I save it as a text file then open it in Word and edit it further if I wish.
I choose the font size and use 2 columns so my whole CD list of songs will
fit on one standard size sheet of paper.
 
Hi David,

Click [Start] [Run] [Cmd]
Goto the appropriate directory.
Type "Dir /b >list.txt"
[include "/s" for sub-directories listing]

Open List.txt in notepad and print the contents.


==See: Microsoft Knowledgebase Article==

How to Add the Print Directory Feature to Windows Explorer:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=272623

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How can I print the list of files and folders displayed
in a window? For example when I open a folder the files
are listed with their names, size, type and date
modified. I would like to be able to save this listing in
a MS word file for printing at a later time. The reason
why I would like to do this is because when I record a CD
I would like to be able to enclose a paper listing of
what is on the CD in the jewel case for the CD.
 
Greetings --

From the command prompt (Start > Run > Cmd.exe), simply change to
the desired directory and type "dir > filelist.txt" or "dir > lpt1,"
just as you used to do in DOS. Any of the switches for the DIR
command (type "dir /?") will work with this command, if you wish to
modify the output. You can then subsequently edit the resulting text
file using NotePad, WordPad, Word, etc.

Alternatively:

HOW TO Add a Print Directory Feature for Folders in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=321379


Bruce Chambers

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Directory Printer, free, from www.karenware.com/powertools will do what you
want easily and allow you to sort, change order, etc.

HTH,
John
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