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 |
|---|---|
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Alt+D |
Select the address bar |
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Ctrl+E |
Select the search box |
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Ctrl+F |
Select the search box |
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Ctrl+N |
Open a new window |
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Ctrl+W |
Close the current window |
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Ctrl+mouse scroll wheel |
Change the size and appearance of file and folder icons |
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Ctrl+Shift+E |
Display all folders above the selected folder |
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Ctrl+Shift+N |
Create a new folder |
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Num Lock+asterisk (*) |
Display all sub-folders under the selected folder |
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Num Lock+plus (+) |
Display the contents of the selected folder |
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Num Lock+minus (-) |
Collapse the selected folder |
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Alt+P |
Display the preview pane |
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Alt+Enter |
Open the Properties dialog box for the selected item |
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Alt+Right arrow |
View the next folder |
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Alt+Up arrow |
View the folder that the folder was in |
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Alt+Left arrow |
View the previous folder |
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Backspace |
View the previous folder |
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Right arrow |
Display the current selection (if it’s collapsed), or select the first sub-folder |
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Left arrow |
Collapse the current selection (if it’s expanded), or select the folder that the folder was in |
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End |
Display the bottom of the active window |
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Home |
Display the top of the active window |
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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.
