Basic File Explorer Search Shortcuts In Windows 10

By Carol Bratt / 12/09/2021 / How-To, Windows 10

As promised, below are more lovely shortcuts!

Windows + E — Opens File Explorer

CTRL + F or CTRL + E or CTRL + F3 — Will place your pointer in your search bar
CTRL + L or Alt + D — Places your pointer in your address bar
Up Arrow — Selects result above
Down Arrow — Selects result below
Left Arrow — Selects result to the right
Left Arrow — Selects result to the left
Enter — Opens selected file
Backspace or Alt + Left Arrow — Returns to previous page
Alt + Right Arrow — Goes to next page
Alt + Up Arrow — Returns to folder that your current file or folder resides
Esc — Clears your search or address bar

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