File Explorer Navigation
September 11, 2022
8:24 AM
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Every Windows version features a number of useful shortcuts for File Explorer. With each new release of Windows, Explorer has gained new keyboard shortcuts. In this article, I would like to share the full list of shortcuts available in File Explorer. These hotkeys can help you save time and increase productivity. Here we go.
Win + E Open Explorer.
Esc - Cancel file operation.
F2 - Rename.
F2, then Tab - Fast Rename mode.
F4 - Drop down the address bar.
F5 - Refresh.
F6 - Move focus between various elements - Command bar/Ribbon, Navigation pane and File pane.
F10 - Menu Bar (Windows 7 only).
F11 - Toggle Fullscreen.
Home - Move selection to beginning.
End - Move selection to end.
Up/Down arrow keys - Move selection up, down.
Left/Right arrow keys - Expand/collapse folder in navigation pane, move selection left/right in file pane.
* - Expand folder and all subfolders in navigation pane (Use with caution).
Del - Delete.
Shift + Delete - Delete without moving to Recycle Bin.
Enter - Open file.
Ctrl + W or Alt+F4 - Close window.
Alt + Shift +P - Details pane toggle (Windows 8 and later).
Ctrl + + - Resize all columns to fit in details view. Works in Explorer, Registry editor and many third party apps..
Alt + D - Move focus to address bar.
Ctrl + Shift + E - Show in navigation pane the parent folder of the folder selected in file pane.
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