Windows File Explorer

All Windows File Explorer Keyboard Shortcuts

Windows File Explorer is the essential file management tool in Windows, enabling users to navigate, organize, and manage files and folders efficiently. By mastering keyboard shortcuts, users can quickly perform file operations, navigate directories, and streamline workflows.

Select address bar

Alt+D

Focus search bar

Ctrl+E

Toggle Preview pane

Alt+P

Create new folder

Ctrl+Shift+N

Go up one level

Backspace

Go back

Alt+Left Arrow

Go forward

Alt+Right Arrow

File Management

Copy selected file or folder

Ctrl+C

Cut selected file or folder

Ctrl+X

Paste file or folder

Ctrl+V

Delete selected item

Del

Delete permanently (bypass Recycle Bin)

Shift+Del

Rename selected file

F2

Refresh current view

F5

Selection Shortcuts

Select all items

Ctrl+A

Select multiple non-adjacent items

Ctrl+Click

Select range of items

Shift+Click

Deselect item

Ctrl+Space

Ribbon Shortcuts

Activate ribbon commands

Alt

Toggle ribbon visibility

Ctrl+F1

Search and View

Search for files

Ctrl+F

Open properties of selected file

Alt+Enter

Change folder view size

Ctrl+Mouse Scroll

Change view to Extra Large Icons

Ctrl+Shift+1

Change view to Large Icons

Ctrl+Shift+2

Clipboard Operations

Open a new File Explorer window

Ctrl+N

Close current window

Ctrl+W

Advanced Commands

Open context menu for selected item

Shift+F10

Open Task Manager

Ctrl+Shift+Esc

Open File Explorer

Windows Key+E

Miscellaneous

Activate Menu Bar

F10

Switch between open windows

Alt+Tab

Windows File Explorer

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