20 File Explorer Keyboard Shortcuts
Learn File Explorer Shortcuts for Windows
Table of Contents
Most used File Explorer Shortcuts
| Action | File Explorer Shortcut keys |
|---|---|
| Open File Explorer | Win + E |
| Select the address bar | Alt + D |
| Select the search box | Ctrl + E |
| Open a new window | Ctrl + N |
| Close the current window | Ctrl + W |
| Display all folders above the selected folder | Ctrl + Shift + E |
| Create a new folder | Ctrl + Shift + N |
| Open the Properties dialog box for the selected item | Alt + Enter |
| View the next folder | Alt + Left Arrow key |
| View the folder that the folder was in | Alt + Up Arrow key |
| View the previous folder | Alt + Left Arrow key |
| Display the current selection | Right Arrow key |
| Collapse the current selection | Left Arrow key |
| Display the bottom of the active window | End |
| Display the top of the active window | Home |
| Maximize or minimize the active window | F11 |
Num Pad Shortcuts
| Action | File Explorer Shortcut keys |
|---|---|
| Display all sub-folders under the selected folder | * |
| Display the contents of the selected folder | + |
| Collapse the selected folder | – |
| Display the preview pane | Alt + P |
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