File Explorer Keyboard Shortcuts in Windows

Here's a comprehensive list of keyboard shortcuts for File Explorer in Windows to help you navigate and manage your files and folders more efficiently.

General Shortcuts

• Windows Key + E: Open File Explorer.
• Ctrl + N: Open a new window.
• Ctrl + W: Close the current window.
• Ctrl + Shift + N: Create a new folder.
• Ctrl + L: Highlight the address bar.

Navigation

• Alt + D: Jump to the address bar.
• Backspace: Go to the previous folder.
• Alt + Left Arrow: Go to the previous folder.
• Alt + Right Arrow: Go to the next folder.
• Alt + Up Arrow: Go to the parent folder.
• Alt + Enter: Open the Properties dialog for the selected item.
• F11: Toggle full-screen mode.

Viewing and Selecting

• Ctrl + A: Select all items.
• Ctrl + Shift + E: Display all folders above the selected folder.
• Ctrl + Shift + Number (1-8): Change the layout to different views (e.g., details, list, large icons).
• Ctrl + Shift + F6: Minimize the ribbon.
• Arrow Keys: Navigate through items.
• Shift + Arrow Keys: Select multiple items.

File and Folder Operations

• Ctrl + C: Copy selected items.
• Ctrl + X: Cut selected items.
• Ctrl + V: Paste copied or cut items.
• Delete: Delete selected items to the Recycle Bin.
• Shift + Delete: Permanently delete selected items without sending them to the Recycle Bin.
• F2: Rename the selected item.
• Ctrl + Z: Undo the last action.
• Ctrl + Y: Redo the last undone action.

Search and Filters

• Ctrl + F: Focus on the search box.
• F3: Search for a file or folder.
• Alt + P: Show or hide the preview pane.
• Alt + Shift + P: Show or hide the details pane.
• Ctrl + Shift + Number (1-8): Change the layout to different views (e.g., details, list, large icons).

Ribbon Shortcuts

• Alt: Display the ribbon shortcuts.
• Ctrl + F1: Minimize or expand the ribbon.
• Alt + H: Jump to the Home tab on the ribbon.
• Alt + S: Jump to the Share tab on the ribbon.
• Alt + V: Jump to the View tab on the ribbon.

These shortcuts can help you quickly navigate and manage files and folders in File Explorer. If you need any more details or have other questions, feel free to ask!