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-	===== Selecting Files =====	+	===== [[selecting_files]] Selecting Files =====

	Method for selecting files differs with [[interface]] your are using.		Method for selecting files differs with [[interface]] your are using.

	* [[ui_commander#selecting_files\|Selecting files in Commander interface]]		* [[ui_commander#selecting_files\|Selecting files in Commander interface]]
-	* Selecting files in Explorer interface is the same as you know from Windows Explorer.	+	* Selecting files in Explorer interface is the same as you know from Windows File Explorer.

	Commands for selecting files are available from //Mark// menu.		Commands for selecting files are available from //Mark// menu.

-	===== Selecting Columns =====	+	===== [[selecting_columns]] Selecting Columns =====
	In the [[ui_commander\|Commander interface]] and in details view		In the [[ui_commander\|Commander interface]] and in details view
-	of the [[ui_explorer\|Explorer interface]], the file panels shows several column containing information about the files. User can select which columns should be displayed and their order.	+	of the [[ui_explorer\|Explorer interface]], the file panels shows several columns containing information about the files. User can select which columns should be displayed and their order.

	^ Column ^ Panel ^ Description ^		^ Column ^ Panel ^ Description ^
-	\| //Name/Ext// \| Both \| File name. ··\|	+	\| //Name// \| Both \| File name. \|
-	\| //Size// \| Both \| File size. ··\|	+	\| //==Size==// \| Both \| File size. Display format of the size column can be set in [[ui_pref_panels#common\|preferences]]. \\ To display ==directory sizes==, select the directories and go to //Files > Calculate directory sizes//. \|
	\| //Type// \| Both \| Description of the file type (if known). \|		\| //Type// \| Both \| Description of the file type (if known). \|
	\| //Changed// \| Both \| Time of the last modification of the file. \|		\| //Changed// \| Both \| Time of the last modification of the file. \|
	\| //Attr// \| Local \| File attributes. ''a'' stands for archive, ''r'' for read-only, ''h'' for hidden, ''c'' for compressed, ''s'' for system. \|		\| //Attr// \| Local \| File attributes. ''a'' stands for archive, ''r'' for read-only, ''h'' for hidden, ''c'' for compressed, ''s'' for system. \|
-	\| //Rights// \| Remote \| File permissions. Three groups of three letters. The first group for owner, the second for group and the last for others (so called world). ''r'' stands for read, ''w'' for write and ''x'' for execute (for directories it means permissions to open/enter the directory). The columns is empty, if the server does not support UNIX-style permissions. \|	+	\| //==Rights==// \| Remote \| File permissions. \\ Usually three groups of three letters. The first group for owner, the second for group and the last for others (so called world). ''r'' stands for read, ''w'' for write and ''x'' for execute (for directories it means permissions to open/enter the directory). \\ With FTP protocol: If the server does not support UNIX-style permissions, permissions can be displayed in format defined by RFC 3659 ([[https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/html/rfc3659#section-7.5.5\|Perm fact]]). \\ With WebDAV protocol: UNIX-style permissions are not supported. //Locked// keyword or 🔒 (lock icon) &win8 is displayed for [[task_lock\|locked files]]. //Executable// keyword or ⚙ (gear icon) &win8 can be displayed for executable files.((mod_dav Apache module only.)) \|
-	\| //Owner// \| ·Remote \| File owner. \|	+	\| //Owner// \| Remote \| File owner. \|
-	\| //Group// \| ·Remote \| File group. \|	+	\| //Group// \| Remote \| File group. \|
	\| //Link target// \| Remote \| Target of [[task_link\|symbolic link]] (symlink). \|		\| //Link target// \| Remote \| Target of [[task_link\|symbolic link]] (symlink). \|

-	To show/hide columns use [[ui_context_menu\|context menu]] of the column titles. Alternativelly use the main menu	+	To show/hide columns use [[ui_context_menu\|context menu]] of the column titles. Alternatively use the main menu
-	(//View > Show Columns// in [[ui_explorer\|Explorer interface]],	+	(//View > Columns// in [[ui_explorer\|Explorer interface]],
-	//Local (Remote) > Show Columns// in [[ui_commander\|Commander interface]]).	+	//Local/Remote/Left/Right > Columns// in [[ui_commander\|Commander interface]]).

-	To change column order, drag the column title. To change column width, drag the separator between the column titles.	+	To change column order, drag the column title.

-	Note that the SFTP servers may not provide all file attributes in directory listing (like owner and group). To force WinSCP to explicitly request them, invoke [[ui_properties\|Properties dialog]].	+	To change column ==width==, drag the separator between the column titles. To automatically size all columns to fit their contents, use //Columns > Size Automatically// in context menu of the column titles. To reset the original columns layout (including their visibility, order and width), use //Reset Layout// command in the same menu. The commands are also available in the main menu (//View > Columns// in [[ui_explorer\|Explorer interface]], //Local/Remote/Left/Right > Columns// in [[ui_commander\|Commander interface]]).

-	===== Directory Tree =====	+	Note that some SFTP servers may not provide all file attributes in directory listing (like owner and group). To force WinSCP to explicitly request them, invoke [[ui_properties\|Properties dialog]].
		+
		+	===== [[directory_tree]] Directory Tree =====
	Optional component of the file panel is directory tree. You can use it to change current directory. You can also copy/move directories it shows using drag&drop or drop files and directories on it.		Optional component of the file panel is directory tree. You can use it to change current directory. You can also copy/move directories it shows using drag&drop or drop files and directories on it.

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	To show/hide the tree use keyboard shortcut ''Ctrl+Alt+T'', toolbar button or the main menu		To show/hide the tree use keyboard shortcut ''Ctrl+Alt+T'', toolbar button or the main menu
	(//View > Tree// in [[ui_explorer\|Explorer interface]],		(//View > Tree// in [[ui_explorer\|Explorer interface]],
-	//Options / Local (Remote) Panel > Tree// in [[ui_commander\|Commander interface]]).	+	//Options > Left/Right Panel > Tree// in [[ui_commander\|Commander interface]]).

-	===== Sorting Files =====	+	===== [[sorting_files]] Sorting Files =====

	Files in panel can be sorted by value of any column.		Files in panel can be sorted by value of any column.
	To sort the list click on column title by which you can sort		To sort the list click on column title by which you can sort
-	the files. Note that for //Name/Ext// column it make difference, what part of the title you click on. To reverse the ordering, click on the same column title again.	+	the files. To reverse the ordering, click on the same column title again.
	Note that there are no titles in the Explorer interface		Note that there are no titles in the Explorer interface
-	in [[ui_file_panel#view_style\|icon view]].	+	in [[#view_style\|icon view]].

	Alternatively the sorting can be set from the main menu		Alternatively the sorting can be set from the main menu
	(//View > Sort// in [[ui_explorer\|Explorer interface]],		(//View > Sort// in [[ui_explorer\|Explorer interface]],
-	//Local (Remote) > Sort// in [[ui_commander\|Commander interface]]).	+	//Local/Remote/Left/Right > Sort// in [[ui_commander\|Commander interface]]).

-	===== Filtering =====	+	By default files are sorted using natural order numerical sorting (e.g. “2” comes before “11”). To switch to pure alphabetical sorting (e.g. “2” comes after “11”), uncheck the //Use natural order numerical sorting// on the [[ui_pref_panels\|//Panels// page]] of Preferences dialog. On the same preferences page, you can also opt to //Always sort directories by name//.
		+
		+	===== [[filtering]] Filtering =====

	Files displayed in panel can be filtered.		Files displayed in panel can be filtered.

	Enable filtering from main menu (//View > Filter// in [[ui_explorer\|Explorer interface]],		Enable filtering from main menu (//View > Filter// in [[ui_explorer\|Explorer interface]],
-	//Local (Remote) > Filter// in [[ui_commander\|Commander interface]]). On Filter dialog, enter [[file_mask\|mask]] to enable filtering or press //Clear// button to stop filtering.	+	//Local/Remote/Left/Right > Filter// in [[ui_commander\|Commander interface]]). [[ui_filter\|Filter dialog]] will appear.

-	Number of files filtered out (if any) is displayed on status bar. In [[ui_commander\|Commander interface]], current filter is shown on [[ui_file_panel#path_label\|path label]].	+	Number of files filtered out (if any) is displayed on status bar. In [[ui_commander\|Commander interface]], current filter is shown on [[#path_label\|path label]].

-	===== Path Label =====	+	===== [[incremental_search]] Incremental Search =====
-	In [[ui_commander\|Commander interface]] there is path label over each panel. It shows path to current directory. You can click on any component of the path to open that directory. You can double-click the path label outside the path as shortcut to bookmark window. If [[ui_file_panel#filtering\|filtering]] is enabled, current filter is shown next to path.	+
		+	You can incrementally search for a file in the active panel by typing a part of its name. Then you can use ''Tab'' (or ''Shift-Tab'') to search the next (previous) matching files. Press ''Esc'' to cancel searching. On [[ui_pref_panels\|//Panels page// of Preferences dialog]], you can select different modes of the incremental search.
		+
		+	===== [[path_label]] Path Label =====
		+	In [[ui_commander\|Commander interface]] there is path label over each panel. It shows path to current directory. You can click on any component of the path to open that directory. You can double-click the path label outside the path as shortcut to bookmark window. If [[#filtering\|filtering]] is enabled, current filter is shown next to the path.

	===== Panel Toolbars =====		===== Panel Toolbars =====
	In [[ui_commander\|Commander interface]] each panel has own [[ui_toolbars\|toolbar]], mostly with navigation buttons.		In [[ui_commander\|Commander interface]] each panel has own [[ui_toolbars\|toolbar]], mostly with navigation buttons.

-	===== View Style =====	+	===== [[view_style]] View Style =====
-	In [[ui_explorer\|Explorer interface]] you can change view style of the file panel. The styles are the same as you know from Windows Explorer: large icons, small icons, list and details. To change style use //View// menu or toolbar icon.	+	The file panels offer several view styles. In both interfaces, //Details// and //Thumbnails// //(latest beta version only)// &beta views are available. In [[ui_commander\|Commander interface]], to change view style use //Local/Remote/Left/Right > View// menu or toolbar icon. In [[ui_explorer\|Explorer interface]], use //View// menu or toolbar icon. The Explorer interface additionally offers //Large// and //Small Icons// views.

-	The [[ui_commander\|Commander interface]] allows only details view for both panels.	+	In //==Thumbnails==// view, the local panel shows the same thumbnails as Windows File Explorer. The remote panel by default supports showing thumbnails of image files only. The remote image files are downloaded [[transfer_queue\|on the background]].((Complete images are downloaded, as no protocol allows generating thumbnails remotely. Only images smaller than 50 MB are downloaded.))

-	===== Special Files =====	+	&screenshotpict(remote_panel_thumbnails)

		+	===== [[special_files]] Special Files =====
	&screenshotpict(special_files)		&screenshotpict(special_files)

-	At some files you can see special overlay image on their icon. There are tree types:	+	==== Overlay Images ====
-	* Arrow on the white square - [[task_link\|Symbolic link]] (remote panel) or shortcut (local panel).	+
-	* Arrow on the red square - Broken symbolic link (remote panel only).	+	At some files you can see a special overlay image on their icon. There are four types:
-	* Torn sheet (or file) - Partial file (remnant of an [[resume\|interrupted transfer]]).	+	* Arrow on the white square: [[task_link\|Symbolic link]] (remote panel) or shortcut (local panel).
		+	* Arrow on the red square: Broken symbolic link (remote panel only).
		+	* Torn sheet (or file): Partial file (remnant of an [[resume\|interrupted transfer]]).
		+	* Lock: [[file_encryption\|Encrypted file]] (remote panel only).
		+
		+	==== [[hidden_files]] Hidden Files ====
		+
		+	Some files are rendered in gray color. It denotes hidden file, i.e. the file that should not be generally visible to user. Thus WinSCP by default does not show such files. You can display them using //[[ui_pref_panels#common\|Show hidden files]]// on //Panels page// of Preferences dialog. If some files are hidden, their number is indicated on status bar (clicking that display also shows them).
		+
		+	Note that with FTP protocol some servers do not list hidden files when ''[[ui_login_ftp#protocol_options\|MLSD]]'' command is used. You may need to disable ''MLSD'' to switch to ''LIST'' and make sure that [[ui_login_ftp#protocol_options\|''-a'' switch is used]].
		+
		+	===== [[file_colors]] File Colors =====
		+
		+	On [[ui_pref_file_colors\|//File Colors// page of Preferences dialog]], you can define rules to color files in file panels according to a [[file_mask\|file mask]].
		+
		+	===== [[disconnected]] Disconnected Panel =====

-	Some files are rendered in grey color. It denotes hidden file, i.e. the file that should not be generally visible to user. Thus WinSCP by default does not show such files. You can display them using //[[ui_pref_panels#common_options\|Show hidden files]]// on //Panels tab// of Preferences dialog. To display hidden files with FTP protocol, the server must support ''LIST -a'' command and [[ui_login_ftp#protocol_options\|respective session option]] has to be enabled. If some files are hidden, their number is indicated on status bar.	+	A remote file panel of a [[task_connections#closing\|disconnected session]] features //Reconnect// button, that can be used to reconnect the session.

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-	===== Selecting Files =====	+	===== [[selecting_files]] Selecting Files =====

	Method for selecting files differs with [[interface]] your are using.		Method for selecting files differs with [[interface]] your are using.

	* [[ui_commander#selecting_files\|Selecting files in Commander interface]]		* [[ui_commander#selecting_files\|Selecting files in Commander interface]]
-	* Selecting files in Explorer interface is the same as you know from Windows Explorer.	+	* Selecting files in Explorer interface is the same as you know from Windows File Explorer.

	Commands for selecting files are available from //Mark// menu.		Commands for selecting files are available from //Mark// menu.

-	===== Selecting Columns =====	+	===== [[selecting_columns]] Selecting Columns =====
	In the [[ui_commander\|Commander interface]] and in details view		In the [[ui_commander\|Commander interface]] and in details view
-	of the [[ui_explorer\|Explorer interface]], the file panels shows several column containing information about the files. User can select which columns should be displayed and their order.	+	of the [[ui_explorer\|Explorer interface]], the file panels shows several columns containing information about the files. User can select which columns should be displayed and their order.

	^ Column ^ Panel ^ Description ^		^ Column ^ Panel ^ Description ^
-	\| //Name/Ext// \| Both \| File name. ··\|	+	\| //Name// \| Both \| File name. \|
-	\| //Size// \| Both \| File size. ··\|	+	\| //==Size==// \| Both \| File size. Display format of the size column can be set in [[ui_pref_panels#common\|preferences]]. \\ To display ==directory sizes==, select the directories and go to //Files > Calculate directory sizes//. \|
	\| //Type// \| Both \| Description of the file type (if known). \|		\| //Type// \| Both \| Description of the file type (if known). \|
	\| //Changed// \| Both \| Time of the last modification of the file. \|		\| //Changed// \| Both \| Time of the last modification of the file. \|
	\| //Attr// \| Local \| File attributes. ''a'' stands for archive, ''r'' for read-only, ''h'' for hidden, ''c'' for compressed, ''s'' for system. \|		\| //Attr// \| Local \| File attributes. ''a'' stands for archive, ''r'' for read-only, ''h'' for hidden, ''c'' for compressed, ''s'' for system. \|
-	\| //Rights// \| Remote \| File permissions. Three groups of three letters. The first group for owner, the second for group and the last for others (so called world). ''r'' stands for read, ''w'' for write and ''x'' for execute (for directories it means permissions to open/enter the directory). The columns is empty, if the server does not support UNIX-style permissions. \|	+	\| //==Rights==// \| Remote \| File permissions. \\ Usually three groups of three letters. The first group for owner, the second for group and the last for others (so called world). ''r'' stands for read, ''w'' for write and ''x'' for execute (for directories it means permissions to open/enter the directory). \\ With FTP protocol: If the server does not support UNIX-style permissions, permissions can be displayed in format defined by RFC 3659 ([[https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/html/rfc3659#section-7.5.5\|Perm fact]]). \\ With WebDAV protocol: UNIX-style permissions are not supported. //Locked// keyword or 🔒 (lock icon) &win8 is displayed for [[task_lock\|locked files]]. //Executable// keyword or ⚙ (gear icon) &win8 can be displayed for executable files.((mod_dav Apache module only.)) \|
-	\| //Owner// \| ·Remote \| File owner. \|	+	\| //Owner// \| Remote \| File owner. \|
-	\| //Group// \| ·Remote \| File group. \|	+	\| //Group// \| Remote \| File group. \|
	\| //Link target// \| Remote \| Target of [[task_link\|symbolic link]] (symlink). \|		\| //Link target// \| Remote \| Target of [[task_link\|symbolic link]] (symlink). \|

-	To show/hide columns use [[ui_context_menu\|context menu]] of the column titles. Alternativelly use the main menu	+	To show/hide columns use [[ui_context_menu\|context menu]] of the column titles. Alternatively use the main menu
-	(//View > Show Columns// in [[ui_explorer\|Explorer interface]],	+	(//View > Columns// in [[ui_explorer\|Explorer interface]],
-	//Local (Remote) > Show Columns// in [[ui_commander\|Commander interface]]).	+	//Local/Remote/Left/Right > Columns// in [[ui_commander\|Commander interface]]).

-	To change column order, drag the column title. To change column width, drag the separator between the column titles.	+	To change column order, drag the column title.

-	Note that the SFTP servers may not provide all file attributes in directory listing (like owner and group). To force WinSCP to explicitly request them, invoke [[ui_properties\|Properties dialog]].	+	To change column ==width==, drag the separator between the column titles. To automatically size all columns to fit their contents, use //Columns > Size Automatically// in context menu of the column titles. To reset the original columns layout (including their visibility, order and width), use //Reset Layout// command in the same menu. The commands are also available in the main menu (//View > Columns// in [[ui_explorer\|Explorer interface]], //Local/Remote/Left/Right > Columns// in [[ui_commander\|Commander interface]]).

-	===== Directory Tree =====	+	Note that some SFTP servers may not provide all file attributes in directory listing (like owner and group). To force WinSCP to explicitly request them, invoke [[ui_properties\|Properties dialog]].
		+
		+	===== [[directory_tree]] Directory Tree =====
	Optional component of the file panel is directory tree. You can use it to change current directory. You can also copy/move directories it shows using drag&drop or drop files and directories on it.		Optional component of the file panel is directory tree. You can use it to change current directory. You can also copy/move directories it shows using drag&drop or drop files and directories on it.

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	To show/hide the tree use keyboard shortcut ''Ctrl+Alt+T'', toolbar button or the main menu		To show/hide the tree use keyboard shortcut ''Ctrl+Alt+T'', toolbar button or the main menu
	(//View > Tree// in [[ui_explorer\|Explorer interface]],		(//View > Tree// in [[ui_explorer\|Explorer interface]],
-	//Options / Local (Remote) Panel > Tree// in [[ui_commander\|Commander interface]]).	+	//Options > Left/Right Panel > Tree// in [[ui_commander\|Commander interface]]).

-	===== Sorting Files =====	+	===== [[sorting_files]] Sorting Files =====

	Files in panel can be sorted by value of any column.		Files in panel can be sorted by value of any column.
	To sort the list click on column title by which you can sort		To sort the list click on column title by which you can sort
-	the files. Note that for //Name/Ext// column it make difference, what part of the title you click on. To reverse the ordering, click on the same column title again.	+	the files. To reverse the ordering, click on the same column title again.
	Note that there are no titles in the Explorer interface		Note that there are no titles in the Explorer interface
-	in [[ui_file_panel#view_style\|icon view]].	+	in [[#view_style\|icon view]].

	Alternatively the sorting can be set from the main menu		Alternatively the sorting can be set from the main menu
	(//View > Sort// in [[ui_explorer\|Explorer interface]],		(//View > Sort// in [[ui_explorer\|Explorer interface]],
-	//Local (Remote) > Sort// in [[ui_commander\|Commander interface]]).	+	//Local/Remote/Left/Right > Sort// in [[ui_commander\|Commander interface]]).

-	===== Filtering =====	+	By default files are sorted using natural order numerical sorting (e.g. “2” comes before “11”). To switch to pure alphabetical sorting (e.g. “2” comes after “11”), uncheck the //Use natural order numerical sorting// on the [[ui_pref_panels\|//Panels// page]] of Preferences dialog. On the same preferences page, you can also opt to //Always sort directories by name//.
		+
		+	===== [[filtering]] Filtering =====

	Files displayed in panel can be filtered.		Files displayed in panel can be filtered.

	Enable filtering from main menu (//View > Filter// in [[ui_explorer\|Explorer interface]],		Enable filtering from main menu (//View > Filter// in [[ui_explorer\|Explorer interface]],
-	//Local (Remote) > Filter// in [[ui_commander\|Commander interface]]). On Filter dialog, enter [[file_mask\|mask]] to enable filtering or press //Clear// button to stop filtering.	+	//Local/Remote/Left/Right > Filter// in [[ui_commander\|Commander interface]]). [[ui_filter\|Filter dialog]] will appear.

-	Number of files filtered out (if any) is displayed on status bar. In [[ui_commander\|Commander interface]], current filter is shown on [[ui_file_panel#path_label\|path label]].	+	Number of files filtered out (if any) is displayed on status bar. In [[ui_commander\|Commander interface]], current filter is shown on [[#path_label\|path label]].

-	===== Path Label =====	+	===== [[incremental_search]] Incremental Search =====
-	In [[ui_commander\|Commander interface]] there is path label over each panel. It shows path to current directory. You can click on any component of the path to open that directory. You can double-click the path label outside the path as shortcut to bookmark window. If [[ui_file_panel#filtering\|filtering]] is enabled, current filter is shown next to path.	+
		+	You can incrementally search for a file in the active panel by typing a part of its name. Then you can use ''Tab'' (or ''Shift-Tab'') to search the next (previous) matching files. Press ''Esc'' to cancel searching. On [[ui_pref_panels\|//Panels page// of Preferences dialog]], you can select different modes of the incremental search.
		+
		+	===== [[path_label]] Path Label =====
		+	In [[ui_commander\|Commander interface]] there is path label over each panel. It shows path to current directory. You can click on any component of the path to open that directory. You can double-click the path label outside the path as shortcut to bookmark window. If [[#filtering\|filtering]] is enabled, current filter is shown next to the path.

	===== Panel Toolbars =====		===== Panel Toolbars =====
	In [[ui_commander\|Commander interface]] each panel has own [[ui_toolbars\|toolbar]], mostly with navigation buttons.		In [[ui_commander\|Commander interface]] each panel has own [[ui_toolbars\|toolbar]], mostly with navigation buttons.

-	===== View Style =====	+	===== [[view_style]] View Style =====
-	In [[ui_explorer\|Explorer interface]] you can change view style of the file panel. The styles are the same as you know from Windows Explorer: large icons, small icons, list and details. To change style use //View// menu or toolbar icon.	+	The file panels offer several view styles. In both interfaces, //Details// and //Thumbnails// //(latest beta version only)// &beta views are available. In [[ui_commander\|Commander interface]], to change view style use //Local/Remote/Left/Right > View// menu or toolbar icon. In [[ui_explorer\|Explorer interface]], use //View// menu or toolbar icon. The Explorer interface additionally offers //Large// and //Small Icons// views.

-	The [[ui_commander\|Commander interface]] allows only details view for both panels.	+	In //==Thumbnails==// view, the local panel shows the same thumbnails as Windows File Explorer. The remote panel by default supports showing thumbnails of image files only. The remote image files are downloaded [[transfer_queue\|on the background]].((Complete images are downloaded, as no protocol allows generating thumbnails remotely. Only images smaller than 50 MB are downloaded.))

-	===== Special Files =====	+	&screenshotpict(remote_panel_thumbnails)

		+	===== [[special_files]] Special Files =====
	&screenshotpict(special_files)		&screenshotpict(special_files)

-	At some files you can see special overlay image on their icon. There are tree types:	+	==== Overlay Images ====
-	* Arrow on the white square - [[task_link\|Symbolic link]] (remote panel) or shortcut (local panel).	+
-	* Arrow on the red square - Broken symbolic link (remote panel only).	+	At some files you can see a special overlay image on their icon. There are four types:
-	* Torn sheet (or file) - Partial file (remnant of an [[resume\|interrupted transfer]]).	+	* Arrow on the white square: [[task_link\|Symbolic link]] (remote panel) or shortcut (local panel).
		+	* Arrow on the red square: Broken symbolic link (remote panel only).
		+	* Torn sheet (or file): Partial file (remnant of an [[resume\|interrupted transfer]]).
		+	* Lock: [[file_encryption\|Encrypted file]] (remote panel only).
		+
		+	==== [[hidden_files]] Hidden Files ====
		+
		+	Some files are rendered in gray color. It denotes hidden file, i.e. the file that should not be generally visible to user. Thus WinSCP by default does not show such files. You can display them using //[[ui_pref_panels#common\|Show hidden files]]// on //Panels page// of Preferences dialog. If some files are hidden, their number is indicated on status bar (clicking that display also shows them).
		+
		+	Note that with FTP protocol some servers do not list hidden files when ''[[ui_login_ftp#protocol_options\|MLSD]]'' command is used. You may need to disable ''MLSD'' to switch to ''LIST'' and make sure that [[ui_login_ftp#protocol_options\|''-a'' switch is used]].
		+
		+	===== [[file_colors]] File Colors =====
		+
		+	On [[ui_pref_file_colors\|//File Colors// page of Preferences dialog]], you can define rules to color files in file panels according to a [[file_mask\|file mask]].
		+
		+	===== [[disconnected]] Disconnected Panel =====

-	Some files are rendered in grey color. It denotes hidden file, i.e. the file that should not be generally visible to user. Thus WinSCP by default does not show such files. You can display them using //[[ui_pref_panels#common_options\|Show hidden files]]// on //Panels tab// of Preferences dialog. To display hidden files with FTP protocol, the server must support ''LIST -a'' command and [[ui_login_ftp#protocol_options\|respective session option]] has to be enabled. If some files are hidden, their number is indicated on status bar.	+	A remote file panel of a [[task_connections#closing\|disconnected session]] features //Reconnect// button, that can be used to reconnect the session.

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