Easy Guide on How to Change Folder Color on Chromebook

Tired of seeing the same boring blue folders on your Chromebook? Want to inject a little personality and fun into your files? Great news — changing folder colors on a Chromebook is super easy and only takes a few clicks. Let’s make your digital space more colorful and organized!

Why Change Folder Colors?

Changing folder colors is more than just for fun. It helps you:

• Stay organized — Color-code by project, subject, or priority.
• Find files faster — Bright colors stand out more than the default blue.
• Show your personality — Make your Chromebook feel more like you.

Ready to get started? Let’s go!

Step-by-Step Guide to Change Folder Color

Step 1: Open the Files App

Click the Launcher (the circle in the bottom left corner). Type Files and hit Enter. You’ll now see all your folders and files.

Step 2: Find the Folder You Want to Color

Scroll through your files and find the folder you want to make fabulous. Don’t have one yet? Right-click in the empty space and click New folder to create one.

Step 3: Right-Click the Folder

Right-click (or tap with two fingers on your trackpad) on the selected folder. A menu will pop up. This is where the magic happens!

Step 4: Choose a Color

In the pop-up menu, hover over Change color. Another small menu will appear showing color options like:

• Red
• Orange
• Green
• Blue
• Purple
• Grey or default Blue

Click the color you want, and boom — your folder changes to that color right away!

Tips for Using Colors Wisely

Here’s how to get the most out of your colorful folders:

• Red: For urgent or priority folders
• Green: School work or ongoing projects
• Purple: Personal stuff like photos or hobbies
• Grey: Archived or “done” folders

Make your own system based on what works for you!

Can You Change Multiple Folders at Once?

Sadly, not yet 😢. You’ll have to change each folder color one at a time. But it only takes a second!

What If You Don’t See the Color Option?

Uh-oh! If you don’t see the Change Color option when you right-click, you may be using a version of Chrome OS that doesn’t support it yet.

Here’s what to try:

• Make sure your Chromebook is up to date.
• Not all folders allow color changes — try created folders, not system ones like “Downloads”.
• You may need to be in “My Files”, not in Google Drive folders.

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Bonus: Use Emojis in Folder Names

Want to take customization to the next level? Try adding emojis 💡 to your folder names!

Right-click your folder, choose Rename, and then add a fun emoji at the start or end.

Example: 📚 School Projects or Photos 🖼️

Wrap-Up

And that’s it! Now you know how to turn your Chromebook folder maze into a colorful wonderland.

So go ahead — brighten up your digital life, one folder at a time!

Fun, fast, and totally free. Who knew customizing folders could be this easy?