App Cheat Sheet
Finding the file you need to work on shouldn’t be work itself. File Explorer in Windows makes it easier to find and access files.
File Explorer keyboard shortcuts are organized by category and available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Search by keyword or browse by section.
| Action | Hotkey |
|---|---|
| View the previous folder. | Alt+← |
| View the next folder. | Alt+→ |
| Maximize or minimize the active window. | F11 |
| Select the address bar. | Alt+D |
| Open a new window. | Ctrl+N |
| Select the search box. | Ctrl+F |
| Display all subfolders under the selected folder. | Numlock+* |
| View the folder that the folder was in. | Alt+↑ |
| View the previous folder. | Backspace |
| Select the search box. | Ctrl+E |
| Open the Properties dialog box for the selected item. | Alt+Enter |
| Display all folders above the selected folder. | Ctrl+Shift+E |
| Create a new folder. | Ctrl+Shift+N |
| Display the preview panel. | Alt+P |
| Change the size and appearance of file and folder icons. | Ctrl+Mouse-wheel |
| Display the top of the active window. | Home |
| Display the bottom of the active window. | End |
| Display the contents of the selected folder. | Numlock+Plus |
| Close the active window. | Ctrl+W |
| Collapse the selected folder. | Numlock+- |
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