Windows Explorer keyboard shortcuts

Windows Explorer keyboard shortcuts

 The following table contains keyboard shortcuts for working with Windows Explorer windows or folders.

Press this key                     To do this

Ctrl+N                               Open a new window

Ctrl+Shift+N                      Create a new folder

End                                  Display the bottom of the active window

Home                               Display the top of the active window

F11                                   Maximize or minimize the active window

Num Lock+Asterisk (*) on numeric keypad     Display all subfolders under the selected folder

Num Lock+Plus Sign (+) on numeric keypad   Display the contents of the selected folder

Num Lock+Minus Sign (-) on numeric keypad  Collapse the selected folder

Left Arrow                         Collapse the current selection (if it's expanded), or select the parent folder

Alt+Enter                           Open the Properties dialog box for the selected item

Alt+P                                Display the preview pane

Alt+Left Arrow                    View the previous folder

Right Arrow                        Display the current selection (if it's collapsed), or select the first subfolder

Alt+Right Arrow                  View the next folder

Alt+Up Arrow                     View the parent folder

Ctrl+Mouse scroll wheel       Change the size and appearance of file and folder icons

Alt+D                                Select the address bar

Ctrl+E                               Select the search box