Here are the shortcuts that can be used to work with File Explorer’s windows or folders.
| SHORTCUT | DESCRIPTION |
| ALT + D | Select the address bar |
| CTRL + E | Select the search box |
| CTRL + F | Find an item |
| CTRL + N | Open a new window |
| CTRL + W | Close the current window |
| CTRL + mouse scroll wheel | Increase/reduce size of folder icons |
| CTRL + Shift + E | Display all folders above the selected folder |
| CTRL + SHIFT + N | Create a new folder |
| NUM LOCK + * | Display all subfolders under the selected folder |
| NUM LOCK + + | Display the contents of the selected folder |
| NUM LOCK + – | 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 | Go to 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 |