如何编辑文件夹元数据的comments字段？是否支持点击直接编辑的调整？

开发者阿泽

2026-5-19

Editing Folder Metadata Comments & Enabling Direct Click-to-Edit

1. How to Edit Folder Metadata Comments Field

Let’s cover the most common operating systems since the workflow varies a lot:

Graphical Interface: Right-click the folder → Properties → Details tab → Scroll down to the Comments field, type your text, then hit "OK" to save. Note this only works on NTFS-formatted drives.
PowerShell (Automation/Batch Editing): If you need to script this or edit multiple folders at once, use this command:
```
$targetFolder = Get-Item "C:\Path\To\Your\Folder"
$targetFolder.Comments = "Your custom comment text here"
$targetFolder.Save()
```
This writes directly to the folder’s NTFS metadata.

Command Line (ExifTool): First install ExifTool (Linux: use your distro’s package manager; macOS: brew install exiftool via Homebrew), then run:
```
exiftool -Comment="Your comment content" /path/to/your/folder
```
To clear a comment later, use exiftool -Comment= /path/to/your/folder.
Graphical Interface:
- macOS: Right-click the folder → Get Info → Scroll to the Comments section at the bottom, type your text, then close the window to save.
- Linux (GNOME): Right-click the folder → Properties → Comments tab → Enter your text and click "Apply".

Native file managers rarely support this out of the box, but here are reliable workarounds:

Third-Party File Managers: Tools like Total Commander or XYplorer natively support inline editing of comments in list view. In Total Commander, go to Configuration → Options → Display → Columns, add the Comments column, then enable inline editing via the column’s settings menu.
Advanced Registry Hack (Use with Caution): You can tweak Windows Explorer to add an edit shortcut, but this may break after OS updates. It involves modifying keys under HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder\shell—third-party tools are a far safer choice for most users.

Path Finder: This alternative file manager lets you double-click the Comments column directly in list view to edit inline. Just enable the column in view settings and start typing.
Finder Workaround: If you want to stick with native Finder, create an Automator Quick Action that opens the Get Info window when you right-click a folder, but this isn’t true inline editing.

GNOME Files (Nautilus): Install the Nautilus Columns extension, which adds inline editing support for comments and other metadata fields directly in the list view.
KDE Dolphin: Dolphin natively supports inline comment editing—add the Comments column to your view, then double-click the field to start typing.

内容的提问来源于stack exchange，提问作者JinSnow