# Folder Compare Name Filter Settings Session > Session Settings > Name Filters |

You can include or exclude folders and files based on their names by using one or more file masks. To set a name filter Add a file mask to the appropriate list. Each file mask must be on its own line. •Include Files Files to include in this session. •Exclude Files Files to exclude from this session. •Include Folders Folders to include in this session. •Exclude Folders Folders to exclude from this session. For examples, see File Masks. To clear all name filters Click the Clear button to clear all the filter settings on this tab. To make the current name filter a preset Click the Add To Presets button, optionally enter a Name, optionally edit the Mask, and click OK.