File explorer Shortcuts

These are the shortcuts that can be used to work with File Explorer’s windows or folders.

1. ·         ALT + D [Select the address bar]
2. ·         CTRL + E [Select the search box]
3. ·         CTRL + F [Select the search box]
4. ·         CTRL + N [Open a new window]
5. ·         CTRL + W [Close the current window]
6. ·         CTRL + mouse scroll wheel [Change the size and appearance of file and folder icons]
7. ·         CTRL + SHIFT + E [Display all folders above the selected folder]
8. ·         CTRL + SHIFT + N [Create a new folder]
9. ·         NUM LOCK + * [Display all subfolders under the selected folder]
10. ·         NUM LOCK + + [Display the contents of the selected folder]
11. ·         NUM LOCK + – [Collapse the selected folder]
12. ·         ALT + P [Display the preview pane]
13. ·         ALT + ENTER [Open the Properties dialog box for the selected item]
14. ·         ALT + RIGHT ARROW [View the next folder]
15. ·         ALT + UP ARROW [View the folder that the folder was in]
16. ·         ALT + LEFT ARROW [View the previous folder]
17. ·         BACKSPACE [View the previous folder]
18. ·         RIGHT ARROW [Display the current selection (if it’s collapsed), or select the first subfolder]
19. ·         LEFT ARROW [Collapse the current selection (if it’s expanded), or select the folder that the folder was in]
20. ·         END [Display the bottom of the active window]
21. ·         HOME [Display the top of the active window]
22. ·         F11 [Maximize or minimize the active window]