The Complete List Of Windows 8 File Explorer Keyboard Shortcuts

Windows 8 is comes with an upgraded version of Windows Explorer called File Explorer. File Explorer includes a ribbon in place of the command bar. File operation dialog boxes have been updated to provide more detailed statistics, the ability to pause file transfers, and improvements in the ability to manage conflicts when copying files.

Here is the complete list of Windows 8 File Explorer keyboard shortcuts that will help you faster access to various actions or commands or menus on Windows 8 File Explorer. You can use the following shortcut keys in the Windows 8 File Explorer.

Alt + D = Select the address bar.
Alt + F4 = Close the current window.
Ctrl + E = Select the search tab.
Ctrl + F = Select the search box.
Ctrl + N = Open a new window.
Ctrl + W = Close the current window.
Ctrl + mouse scroll wheel = Change the size and appearance of file and folder icons.
Ctrl + Shift + E = Display all folders above the selected folder.
Ctrl + Shift + N = Create a new folder.
Ctrl + F1 = Minimize/Expand the Ribbon.
Num Lock + asterisk (*) = Display all subfolders under the selected folder.
Num Lock + plus (+) = Display the contents of the selected folder.
Num Lock + minus (-) = Collapse the selected folder.
Alt + P = Display the preview pane.
Alt + Enter = Open the Properties dialog box for the selected item.
Alt + Right arrow = View the next folder.
Alt + Up arrow = View the folder that the folder was in.
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.
Left arrow = Collapse the current selection (if it's expanded), or select the folder that the folder was in.
End = Display the bottom of the active window.
Home = Display the top of the active window.
F11 = Maximize or minimize the active window.

Windows 8: File Explorer

You can download the quick reference to the shortcut keys in the Windows 8 Desktop here (.docx).

For More Information
Windows 8: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/get-started

Source:
The Complete List Of Windows 8 Desktop Shortcut Keys
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