Very Simple question from a new user

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JohnB47

OK, this is so simple but I can't sort it.

I've set up my 'from' and 'to' folders and that I want to update based on time/date. I do a Compare. Now, at this point, I want to be able to see only those files/folders that will be updated but I can't manage it. I see a Statistics window at the bottom right that shows how many files/folders etc but the two relative paths windows just show a load of stuff. I've tried using the 'Select View' tiles at the bottom, but I can't get a view that simply shows a list of files in both main panel windows (headed Relative Path) that will be updated (from left to right). e.g. say I updated a file called Temp.pdf on my PC, then loaded up FreeFileSync and did a compare. Is there a way to see just Temp.pdf in both main panels windows - confirming that this is the only file that will be updated?

There must be a way to 'filter' so that I can see a list of just those files and folders that will be updated.

I'm sure I'm missing something easy.

Thanks.
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Zenju

This is done via the "Select View" buttons.
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JohnB47

Thanks and sorry for this later reply - some health issues at the moment.

I've just realised what's going on - I didn't know that the Select View buttons worked in conjunction with each other. I though that if I pressed one, it undid the other choices already made. Now I see that each button is an on/off toggle and more than one button can be active at once. That's why I never seemed to be able to see just those files that will be actioned since the last backup.

I'm not sure if this is covered anywhere - I did look at the Help and at a couple of video tutorials but didn't see this mentioned.

All clear now. Cheers.