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I'm currently managing my files by entering categories into them. But I have to open file properties and go to the summary tab to enter the category for every single file and I have lots of them. So, is there any software to make the it easier?

FIDELIS
2011-03-04 01:03:00
Hello you could also try File Property Edit Pro. It is a paid software though...but you have a 30 day trial:http://download.cnet.com/File-Property-Edit-Pro/3000-2248_4-10864040.htmlor File Attributes:http://www.brothersoft.com/file-attributes-227809.htmlfor a freeware option try this:http://www.brothersoft.com/attributemagic-free-23152.htmlhttp://www.brothersoft.com/attribute-changer-8609.html
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2011-03-03 07:09:00
Hihttp://word.mvps.org/faqs/macrosvba/DSOFile.htmhttp://word.mvps.org/downloads/index.htmThe Dsofile.dll files lets you edit Office document properties when you do not have Office installedhttp://support.microsoft.com/?scid=kb;EN-US;224351
lanette
2011-03-03 10:37:00
Thanks, but I don't use VBA, and I don't know about programming.
FIDELIS
2011-03-02 23:29:00
Hello, have a read of this article:http://www.codeguru.com/cpp/com-tech/shell/general/article.php/c7353To accomplish what you are doing at the moment but with less steps you can try the following:-- click on file-- press alt+enter-- press ctrl+tab-- type info-- press ctrl+tab
lanette
2011-03-03 10:31:00
It is not what I'm looking for, but thanks, I like the idea :)