Display the Creation Date of a file easily

Hello, I will mention the problem to solve, then I will explain how my idea could solve it. Please vote for it if you need it as well, thanks.

1) The problem to be solved

The precise Creation Date of a file is a key information for many users.
It is not easy to find, and not available for every plans…

Currently, the only way to find it is through the “History version”:

  • The mental model of the user has to be “Thinking: Past version” instead of “Thinking: Metadata of the file”, which is an incoherent mental model for many users. Because, if the creation date is indeed a past version, it is actually the pillar version, not just a past version.
  • This model is incoherent with many users’ habits as well, because a lot of softwares and OS include the Creation Date in basic metadata, often under the same Properties menu than “Author”, “Modified Date”, “Extension”, etc.
  • A Paid Plan is often needed to scroll through many revisions. Though, this basic metadata should be available for every plans.

2) The solution to this problem

The Creation Date of a file should be easily available, for every plans :

  • either inside the file, under a dedicated section (I often expect to see it under "Menu > File > Properties").
  • either on the thumbnail, especially if the Date created filter is on!!

Thank you for reading.
If you need this solution to be implemented as well, please vote for it.

Thanks for the feedback!

This sounds helpful for collaborating teams. We’ll pass this onto our team for future improvements.

Thanks again!
Toku

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