Windows Explorer is a file manager that allows you to navigate the files and folders on your computer. This software can be used to organize, search for, rename, delete, copy or move any file in existence on your PC. These files might include pictures of family members, videos from the latest vacation trip or even business documents. Windows Explorer also helps make it easier for you to find the right folder by allowing you to type in part of a word into the address bar and automatically select what’s closest.
Windows 10 File Explorer is a great way to organize your files
You can use the search bar to find what you’re looking for in seconds
It’s easy to move, copy, and delete files with just one click
The new Quick Access feature lets you access folders that are most important to you without having to go through all of them first
You can pin any folder or file so it’s always at the top of the list
You can share folders and files with other people on your computer or over email by dragging them into an email window
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Windows 10 File Explorer Hotkeys
Basics
Win+E
Open Explorer
Alt+F, then N
Duplicate Explorer Window via File, New Window
Ctrl+W
Close Windows Explorer
Alt+D
Change cursor to Address Bar
F5
Refresh Explorer Window
F11
Toggle Full Screen
Main Content Panel
Ctrl+Shift+N
Create new folder
Ctrl+C, Ctrl+X, Ctrl+V
Copy, cut, paste
Ctrl+Z
Undo an action
Ctrl+Y
Redo an action
Delete
Delete an item and place it into the Recycle Bin
Shift+Delete
Delete an item permanently without placing it into the Recycle Bin
F2
Edit Item. Select name excluding file extension
Ctrl+Shift+1
Change View to Extra Large Icons
Ctrl+Shift+2
Change View to Large Icons
Ctrl+Shift+3
Change View to Medium Icons
Ctrl+Shift+4
Change View to Small Icons
Ctrl+Shift+5
Change View to List View
Ctrl+Shift+6
Change View to Details View
Ctrl+Shift+7
Change View to Tiles View
Ctrl+Shift+8
Change View to Content View
Alt+V, then SF
Change View to Size Fit all items within column width
Tips
Use the search bar to quickly find a file
Press Ctrl+E to open up a new window for quick access to your files
Drag and drop any file or folder from one window into another for easy copying
Right-click on any item in File Explorer, then select “Open command prompt here” if you want to use the Command Prompt instead of Windows Explorer
Click on “View” and select “Details” so that you can see more information about each file without scrolling down as far
Hold Shift when dragging items around in File Explorer so that they will be copied rather than moved
Right-click a file or folder, then select “Send To” > “Desktop” to create shortcut
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