Despite being years later I wanted to contribute as none of the previously provided answers worked for me. For reference I'm running win7 ultimate SP1.The solution I landed on resulted from noticing that any files I made for use with Japanese speaking contacts ended at the end of the file list. Apparently Japanese characters don't count as non-alphanumeric similar to hashmark, hyphen, underscore (which place files at the beginning of the list), but also come after English characters.For my own use I ended up using the 末 character, which roughly means 'end' so it makes sense to Japanese readers and is still different enough from English to not become confusing.Alternatively I would use 口 or 一 for something more stylistically apparent. It's also worth noting that the shorthand 'maru' character ○ does not work and sorts along with other non-alphabet characters at the head of the list. Don't mess up things using strange characters!I would not suggest using Private Use characters or non-printable characters because they can really mess up the things when you access your folder from terminal or programming languages. I had annoying issues using 末 or other special characters.For example, using Python 2.7, this is how you will see your folders with the non-printable characters Ω, 末, 口,.
Os.listdir(os.getcwd)Out2: 'xe6x9cxab ', 'xe5x8fxa3 ', 'xcexa9 ', 'xeexa0xba 'For someone or something using your folder structure, accessing the folder would be very confusing (and you can see it from the comments like to the top answer).So I created a folder with this at the beginning of the name on mySharepoint drive and now it's there and I can't access it or deleteit.: – Rather Notsay Jun 28 '16 at 21:05Of course, you can print them, but why make the things so unnecessarily complex?If you want to stay on the safe side, I would suggest using standard characters. Which is the last one depends on your File manager.So here is some code that creates a bunch of folders with all the printables strings in Python so you can test your file manager. Import osimport stringfor i in string.printable:try:os.mkdir(i)except OSError:print 'OSError for%s'%(i)Once you have sorted by name you can get your answer.
But when I try to use it I never get the character I want to. I tried it also with several browsers at the browser test page but nothing works. When I enter Alt2222 I get a black smiley instead of the spherical angle. How can I use a Unicode character in a file name by renaming it with the Windows explorer? Is there a way to search for text strings within files with Windows 7 Explorer? Alternatively, is there another program that does the job? Hi, I've almost pretty much given up on Windows Search; I miss the good old days when you can specify strings within the files to search for. Try NirSoft's SearchMyFiles, an alternative for Windows Search.
For Windows 10 - Explorerusing standard characters after z up to my knowledge there is only zz and so on.So using zzNameOfTheFolder is an easy and safe way do to that. So even if it's not nice I would recommend it. For Ubuntu 16.04 - NautilusThe hashtag # is the last character.
But if you want some more compatibility with others file managers I would use ZZ. Something more elegant than 'zitem'?I guess this depends on your own concept of elegance and I think StackOverflow should diffuse best and safest practices, not the most elegant. However, in many cases, symmetry can help. What about these safe perhaps more elegant solutions: ZZFoldernameZZZz-Folder name-zZzZ-Folder name-ZzzZFolderNameZzzzFoldernamezz. I've found two characters that will put your folders at the bottom of the list. The first is 'ι' and its variant 'Ι'.
Also, the two best characters to put your folders at the front of the pack are either the No-break space ' ' and the bullet 'For the novice user (like me) who might have found this question and these answers by accident, here's a simple explanation of how to type these characters. The first is literally a space created by holding the 'Alt' key & typing '0160' on your number pad and the second is the 'Alt & 250' combination (Note: A 10-key number pad is best. If you don't have one on your keyboard, see if you can figure out how to use the alternate number keypad. This is almost always different than the 1-0 keys at the top of your keyboard.
Look for tiny numbers printed on the edges of your keyboard -usually the 'M' 'J' L' 'I' 'O' 'P' & 7-0 keys). Or, of course, you can copy and paste the characters in the quotations above (not as easy if you frequently use them as I do).Here's a short list of special characters to both prioritize your folders or have them appear at the end of a folder list as well as some other folder-friendly characters. Enjoy (Peter II)Useful Characters for Windows Explorer0160 No-Break Space 249/0183 Middle Dot 250/8729 Bullet operator◦ 9702 White bullet› 0155/8250 (See Above)∕ 8275 Division slashι (End Character)Ι (End Character)✓ 2713? Check Mark׃ Last but not least, this alt key (1475) is Hebrew Punctuation Sof Pasuq -This is a great character to use when you can be used in place of a colon).
Notes:.To rename a file or folder in Windows, select it and press F2. To rename a file or folder on a Mac, select it and press the 'return' key.Some organizations don't yet support # and% in names. If you're a global admin or SharePoint admin in Office 365, see on the SharePoint blog to learn how to allow these characters.If you're using Office 2010, you can't use ' &' in file and folder names.For more information, see and.Invalid file or folder namesApplies to:These names aren't allowed for files or folders:.lock, CON, PRN, AUX, NUL, COM0 - COM9, LPT0 - LPT9, vti, desktop.ini, any filename starting with $. Notes:.' vti' cannot appear anywhere in a file name.' forms' isn't supported when the folder is at the root level for a library.You can’t create a folder name in SharePoint Online that begins with a tilde ( ).Invalid or blocked file typesApplies to:There are no blocked file types in OneDrive, but if you are a OneDrive for Business user, some file types may be blocked on your organization’s SharePoint site.
The list of blocked files will vary depending on your administrator.For security reasons, a number of file names and extensions can't be uploaded since they are executable, used by SharePoint Server, or used by Windows itself. For more info, see. Notes:.Whereas.PST files aren’t actively blocked by OneDrive,.PST files will be synced every time you close Outlook, even if no change was made to the.PST file. This can result in high network traffic, which may result in.PST file throttling.To avoid excessive or lengthy re-syncing,.PST files that are in active use shouldn't be syncing to OneDrive.If you want to move your Outlook.PST Data File, read.Network or mapped drivesApplies to:You can't add a network or mapped drive as your OneDrive sync location. OneDrive doesn't support syncing using symbolic links or junction points. Elevated privilegesApplies to:OneDrive can’t be run with elevated privileges, and you will not be able to see OneDrive menu items within File Explorer. However, the is helpful especially for multi-user computers and when you don’t want exe files running from the user profile. Shared with MeApplies to:You can't synchronize the Shared with Me view grouping of files from a OneDrive for Business site.
Guest accountsApplies to:Synchronizing content using an external or guest user is currently not supported by OneDrive. Authenticated proxiesApplies to:Authenticated proxies aren’t supported in OneDrive. OneNote notebooksApplies to:OneNote notebooks have their own sync mechanism outside of OneDrive. If you plan on sharing a OneNote notebook—with yourself or others—it's best to create it on OneDrive right from the start. Moving an existing OneNote notebook into a folder synced by OneDrive without going through the OneNote application is not currently supported.Once a OneNote notebook is saved in OneDrive, if you are syncing the folder that contains the notebook, you will find a stub.url file, which will open the notebook on the website.Read how to. Limitations File upload sizeOneDriveOneDrive for Business15GB15GB. Notes:.SharePoint Server versions only support up to 260 characters for file and path lengths.Older Office version have a lower limit, see for details.Thumbnails and previewsApplies to:Thumbnails are not generated for images larger than 100 MB.PDF previews are not generated for files larger than 100 MB.
Number of items that can be syncedApplies to:Although SharePoint Online can store 30 million documents per library, for optimum performance we recommend syncing no more than 300,000 files across all document libraries. Performance issues can occur if you have 300,000 items or more across all libraries that you are syncing, even if you are not syncing all items within those libraries. Notes:.If you are uploading, downloading, or moving a large number of files at once, you may need to wait an extended period of time before the sync process can complete. The desktop app showing “ syncing” icon or displaying ' processing changes' during this period is not necessarily an indication of a problem. You can always click the OneDrive taskbar icon to see the status of content that is in the process of syncing. To help reduce sync times, we recommend reviewing and possibly modifying your bandwidth settings before starting your upload or download. You can also read how to Choose which OneDrive folders to sync to your computer.There are other on viewing a document library using the web that may affect how you structure your files in OneDrive.Libraries with Information Rights Management enabledApplies to:Libraries can be synchronized as read/write with sync app for Windows build 17.3.7294.0108 or later, or OneDrive for Mac build 18.151.0729.0014 or higher.
Note: Admins: Learn how to. Differential syncApplies to:Differential sync is only possible for Microsoft Office files in the new file format,.docx,.pptx,.xlsx.This is part Office Integration and requires:.Office 2016 Click To Run (version 16.0.6741.2027 or higher). You must also have OneDrive (version 17.3.6386.0412 or higher).Office 2016 MSI and have the following update installed: October 4, 2016, update for Office 2016 (KB3118262). You must also have OneDrive (version 17.3.6386.0412 or higher).You must have Office Integration turned on in the Office tab of OneDrive settings (PC) or OneDrive Preferences (Mac).
Note: OneNote files are not included, see below. Libraries with specific columns or metadataApplies to:If you have libraries with Checkout, Required or Validation columns or metadata, or when Draft Item Security is set to either Only users who can edit or Only users who can approve items in Version Settings of the library:.For SharePoint document libraries, these items will be synchronized as read-only.For OneDrive libraries, OneDrive will show a lock icon next to the sync status and the user will not be able to synchronize the library until the mentioned settings have been removed. Note: When the Management of content types is enabled, the information regarding require columns won't be presented, and in some cases by opening them the required setting, won’t be visible as well. Note: Please note that restrictions also apply to macOS.
Troubleshooting hints and tipsFollow these hints & tips to get the most out of OneDrive and to make sync as trouble-free as possible. OneDrive system requirementsApplies to:OneDrive requires an active Microsoft account, or a work or school account. Your PC must also meet certain operating systems and file system requirements. Read more about the Support and Recovery AssistantApplies to:The Support and Recovery Assistant app can help you identify and fix several issues with OneDrive for Business sync. Read how to use the.If your account or environment is not supported by the Support and Recovery Assistant, read how to.
Only sync what you needApplies to:OneDrive Files On-Demand helps you access all your files in OneDrive without having to download all of them and use storage space on your device.You can also download fewer files by choosing. Note: For transferring large files or lots of files, we recommend adding the files to the OneDrive desktop app rather than the using Upload button on the website.To see how many files you have in your OneDrive:.Open File Explorer.Right-click the OneDrive folder and select Properties.If the Contains number is more than 100,000 you should consider.If the sync is already in process, you can Pause and Resume your sync to get things going again.Select the white or blue OneDrive cloud icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
Note: You might need to click the Show hidden icons arrow next to the notification area to see the OneDrive icon, or clickand start typing 'select which icons' to display the notification area settings option, and then show Microsoft OneDrive. If the icon still doesn't appear in the notification area, OneDrive might not be running.