Windows Explorer keyboard shortcuts

Windows Explorer keyboard shortcuts






Ctrl+N Open a new window

Ctrl+Shift+N

Create a new folder End Display the bottom of the active window
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Display the top of the active window F11 Maximize or minimize the active window

Num Lock+Asterisk (*) on numeric keypad
Display all subfolders under the selected folder Num Lock+Plus Sign (+) on numeric keypad Display the contents of the selected folder

Num Lock+Minus Sign (-) on numeric keypad
Collapse the selected folder Left Arrow Collapse the current selection (if it's expanded), or select the parent folder

Alt+Enter
Open the Properties dialog box for the selected item Alt+P Display the preview pane

Alt+Left Arrow
View the previous folder Right Arrow Display the current selection (if it's collapsed), or select the first subfolder

Alt+Right Arrow
View the next folder Alt+Up Arrow View the parent folder

Ctrl+Mouse scroll wheel

Change the size and appearance of file and folder icons Alt+D Select the address bar

Ctrl+E
Select the search box