Windows: File Explorer shortcuts

Windows: File Explorer shortcuts

Windows: File Explorer shortcuts


The following list of File Explorer shortcuts allows you access folders, navigation pane, search bar, address bars and more.

  • Alt + D  -  Select address bar.
  • Alt + Enter  -  Open Properties settings for the selected item.
  • Alt + Left arrow key (or Backspace)  -  View previous folder.
  • Alt + P  -  Display preview panel.
  • Alt + Right arrow key  -  View next folder.
  • Alt + Up arrow  -  Move up a level in the folder path.
  • Ctrl + E (or F)  -  Select search box.
  • Ctrl + F (or F3)  -  Start search.
  • Ctrl + L  -  Focus on the address bar.
  • Ctrl + Mouse scroll wheel  -  Change view file and folder.
  • Ctrl + N  -  Open new window.
  • Ctrl + Shift + E  -  Expands all folders from the tree in the navigation pane.
  • Ctrl + Shift + N  -  Creates a new folder on desktop or File Explorer.
  • Ctrl + Shift + Number (1-8)  -  Changes folder view.
  • Ctrl + W  -  Close active window.
  • End  -  Scroll to the bottom of the window.
  • F11  -  Switch active window full-screen mode.
  • F2  -  Rename selected item.
  • F4  -  Switch focus to address bar.
  • F5  -  Refresh File Explorer's current view.
  • F6  -  Cycle through elements on the screen.
  • Home  -  Scroll to the top of the window.
  • Windows key ðŸªŸ + E  -  Open File Explorer.

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