How to Show or Hide Attributes in Windows 11 Photos App
Gallery title attributes in the Windows 11 Photos app display location labels like “This PC” or “OneDrive” next to your image thumbnails to show where files live. Turning off these text labels cleans up your photo library so you can browse pictures without extra clutter.
You can change this display setting in a few seconds directly from the Photos app settings menu without touching any system files or editing the registry.
Open the Photos app, click the Settings gear icon, go to Personalization, and toggle “Show gallery title attributes” On or Off. This option controls whether file locations appear beneath your photo thumbnails.
How to Show or Hide Gallery Location Labels
You can show or hide gallery location labels in the Windows 11 Photos app by changing a quick setting inside the app. This feature lets you choose whether to display where a picture was taken right underneath each image in your gallery view. Turning this on helps you keep track of your travels without needing to check the file details every time.
- Open the Photos app from your Start menu .
Windows 11 Photos app highlighted in the Start menu search results. - Click the Settings icon (it looks like a gear) at the top of the app window.
Settings gear icon within the Windows 11 Photos app interface. - In the Settings menu, look for the Personalization section.
- Find the option that says Show gallery title attributes.
- Click the switch next to it. Turn it On to see the titles, or turn it Off to hide them.
Summary
Adjusting settings within the Windows 11 Photos app lets you control whether to show location labels in your photo gallery. You can also view deeper file properties and metadata like camera model, resolution, and date taken by right-clicking any image and selecting properties.
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