80 Directory Opus Keyboard Shortcuts

The popular file manager Directory Opus, initially developed in the early to mid-1990s for the Amiga Computer System, is best described as a comprehensive replacement for Explorer and shortcuts. It offers significantly more power and functionality than any other file manager.

Familiarizing yourself with the list of Directory Opus shortcuts below can greatly enhance your workflow, enabling you to work more efficiently. In a short time, you can master dozens—or even hundreds—of Directory Opus shortcuts. Are you interested in browsing the Directory Opus shortcuts in a sleek PDF format?

Most Used Directory Opus Shortcuts

ActionDirectory Opus Shortcuts
Open new listerCtrl + E
Close listerAlt + F4
CopyCtrl + C
PasteCtrl + V
CutCtrl + X
UndoCtrl + Z
Copy file namesCtrl + Shift + N
Copy full pathnamesCtrl + Shift + C
Calculate folder sizesCtrl + L
Select allCtrl + A
Select by patternCtrl + S
Invert selectionCtrl + I
FTP connectCtrl + Q
Edit address bookCtrl + Shift + Q

View Menu Shortcuts

ActionDirectory Opus shortcuts
DetailsCtrl + Shift + D
Details + thumbnailsCtrl + Shift + H
ThumbnailsCtrl + Shift + M

Tools Menu Shortcuts

ActionDirectory Opus shortcuts
Find filesCtrl + F
SynchronizeCtrl + Y
Find duplicate filesCtrl + U

Lister Menu Shortcuts

ActionDirectory Opus shortcut keys
Dual displayF6
Viewer paneF7
Folder treeF8
Dual folder treeShift + F8
Metadata paneF9

Menu Bar Shortcuts

ActionDirectory Opus shortcut keys
File menuAlt + F
Edit menuAlt + E
FTP menuAlt + P
Tools menuAlt + T
Settings menuAlt + S
View menuAlt + V
Folder menuAlt + O
Lister menuAlt + L

Folder Menu Shortcuts

ActionDirectory Opus shortcut keys
New tab for the currentCtrl + T
New tabs for selectedCtrl + Shift + T
Close tabCtrl + W
Undo close tabCtrl + Shift + W

Operations Toolbar Shortcuts

ActionDirectory Opus shortcut keys
Copy filesCtrl + 1
Copy asCtrl + Shift + 1
MoveCtrl + 2
Move asCtrl + Shift + 2
RenameCtrl + 3
New folderCtrl + N
New archiveCtrl + H
New text documentCtrl + O
DeleteDelete
AdminCtrl + Shift + A
Archive filesCtrl + 4
Files to separate archivesCtrl + Shift + 4
PropertiesAlt + Enter
AttributesCtrl + B
DescriptionCtrl + P
Edit metadataCtrl + M
HelpF1
Copy Files menuAlt + C
Move menuAlt + M
Rename menuAlt + N
New Folder menuAlt + W
Delete menuAlt + D
Properties menuAlt + R
Help menuAlt + H

Others Shortcuts

ActionDirectory Opus shortcut keys
Add to favoritesCtrl + D
Autosize columnsCtrl + +
BackAlt + Left Arrow key
ForwardAlt + Right Arrow key
Delete forceShift + Delete
Go rootCtrl + Backspace
Go upBackspace
Inline renameF2
LocationF4
New listerWin + Shift + E
Next tabCtrl + Page Down key
Previous tabCtrl + Page Up key
Path entryShift + Enter
RefreshF5
Refresh thumbnailsCtrl + F5
Restore filterCtrl + Shift + 8
SearchF3
Zoom inCtrl + =
Zoom outCtrl + –
Zoom resetCtrl + 0

Multi Commander and Midnight Commander serve as excellent alternatives to Directory Opus. You can find both lists of substitute shortcuts on our website: Multi Commander Shortcuts and Midnight Commander Shortcuts.

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