File Explorer Keyboard Shortcuts:
File Explorer is used to managing the files, folders, and drives in the system. Here we are going to explore the keyboard shortcuts of File Explorer So that you can access it quickly.
Last updated on Aug 4, 2020.
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General Shortcuts:
| Shortcut | Function |
|---|---|
| Win+E | It is used to open the File Explorer |
| ALT+D | It is Used to Select the Address Bar |
| CTRL+EorCTRL+F | Used to Select the Search Box |
| CTRL+N | Used to Open a New Window |
| CTRL+W | It is Used to Close the Current Window |
| CTRL+Shift+E | It helps to display all folders above the selected folder |
| CTRL+Shift+N | Used to Create a New Folder |
Num pad Shortcuts:
| Shortcut | Function |
|---|---|
| * | It is Used to Display all Subfolders in the selected folder |
| + | Used to Display the Contents of the Selected Folder |
| – | It will Collapse the Selected Folder |
| ALT+P | It is Used to Display the Preview Pane |
Miscellaneous Shortcuts:
| Shortcut | Function |
|---|---|
| ALT+Enter | Go to the Properties Dialog box for the Selected Item |
| ALT+→ | Used to View the Next Folder |
| ALT+↑ | It is Used to View the Folder that folder was one level up |
| ALT+←orBackspace | It is Used ti View the Previous Folder |
| → | It will display the Current Selection or Select the First Subfolder |
| ← | It will Collapse the Current Selection |
| End | To Display the Bottom of the Active Window |
| Home | It is Used to Display the Top of the Active Window |
| F11 | Used to Maximize or Minimize the Active Window |
In this article, you can clearly understand the shortcuts for File Explorer. I hope, this is helpful to you, if you like it then leave your suggestions in the comment section.
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