microsoft / microsoft/PowerToys
Add multiple view style options to Command Palette
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Description
### Description of the new feature / enhancement
Similar to the "View" button found in File Explorer or the Start menu, a View button could open a dropdown menu showing different view options for listed items in Command Palette, such as a grid view, tile view, etc.
### Scenario when this would be used?
I'd like to be able to use a grid view to view more items at once, like when inside the "Search Apps" page I would be able to see more apps at a glance. Or when I'm searching for files I can get a better view of each file by having larger icons.
### Supporting information
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Research direction
The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating the Command Palette implementation and its current item-list view, then review how view controls are structured elsewhere in PowerToys. Done should include a defined way to switch among supported layouts, with the requested grid or tile presentation working for app and file results.
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Assessment
- Domain
- desktop
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100