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+W | Close the current 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 |
Ctrl+Period (.) | Rotate a picture clockwise |
Ctrl+Comma (,) | Rotate a picture counter-clockwise |
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 |
Backspace | 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+Shift+E | Display all folders above the selected 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 |
Ctrl+F | Select the search box |
