The File Explorer in Windows 10 comes with a new look and several new options and features. To work efficiently with Explorer, make use of these keyboard shortcuts, sourced fromMicrosoft – that will help you navigate quickly between folders and its settings.
Windows 10 File Explorer keyboard shortcuts
| Keyboard Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Alt+D | Select the address bar |
Ctrl+E | Select the search box |
Ctrl+F | Select the search box |
Ctrl+N | Open a new window |
Ctrl+W | Close the current window |
Ctrl+mouse scroll wheel | Change the size and appearance of file and folder icons |
Ctrl+Shift+E | Display all folders above the selected folder |
Ctrl+Shift+N | Create a new folder |
Num Lock+asterisk (*) | Display all sub-folders under the selected folder |
Num Lock+plus (+) | Display the contents of the selected folder |
Num Lock+minus (-) | Collapse the selected folder |
Alt+P | Display the preview pane |
Alt+Enter | Open the Properties dialog box for the selected item |
Alt+Right arrow | View the next folder |
Alt+Up arrow | View the folder that the folder was in |
Alt+Left arrow | View the previous folder |
Backspace | View the previous folder |
Right arrow | Display the current selection (if it’s collapsed), or select the first sub-folder |
Left arrow | Collapse the current selection (if it’s expanded), or select the folder that the folder was in |
End | Display the bottom of the active window |
Home | Display the top of the active window |
F11 | Maximize or minimize the active window |
Hope you find this useful.
Want more? Take a look at the complete list of Keyboard Shortcuts in Windows 10.
