Microsoft - File Explorer hotkey shortcuts

Microsoft - File Explorer hotkey shortcuts

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Below are hotkeys that can be used in File Explorer for managing files in Windows.

Applies to

  1. File Explorer (Windows 10/11)

File Explorer hotkeys

  • Windows+E = Open File Explorer

  • Alt + D or F4 =  Select address bar.

  • Alt + Enter  =  Open Properties settings for the selected item.

  • Alt + Left arrow key (or Backspace)  =  View previous folder.

  • Alt + P  =  Display preview panel.

  • Alt + Right arrow key  =  View next folder.

  • Alt + Up arrow  = Move up a level in the folder path.

  • Ctrl + E (or F)  = Select search box.

  • Ctrl + F (or F3)  = Start search.

  • Ctrl + L  = Focus on the address bar.

  • Ctrl + Mouse scroll wheel  = Change view file and folder.

  • Ctrl + N  = Open new window.

  • Ctrl + Shift + E  =  Expands all folders from the tree in the navigation pane.

  • Ctrl + Shift + N  = Creates a new folder on desktop or File Explorer.

  • Ctrl + Shift + Number (1-8)  = Changes folder view.

  • Ctrl + W  = Close active window.

  • End  =  Scroll to the bottom of the window.

  • F11  =  Switch active window full-screen mode.

  • F2  =  Rename selected item.

  • F4  =  Switch focus to address bar.

  • F5  =  Refresh File Explorer's current view.

  • F6  =  Cycle through elements on the screen.

  • Home  =  Scroll to the top of the window.

  • Windows key  + E  =  Open File Explorer.


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