You can open up new tabs to keep multiple folders and file locations open at the same time. It looks like what I'd expect a file explorer to look like on Windows 10, rather than a dated app that looks like it's from over a decade ago.īut Files UWP - Preview isn't just pretty, it adds features and functionality that many have requested from Windows 10's built-in File Explorer. It utilizes Fluent Design, has light and dark modes, and has icons that match the rest of Windows 10. My first impression of Files UWP - Preview was how much it looked like it belongs on Windows 10. Regular keyboard shortcut to cut, copy, paste, and select all work everywhere including File Explorer.Source: Windows Central (Image credit: Source: Windows Central) Shift+Alt+P – edit metadata that you see in preview using command above.Alt+P – display preview of selected file on the right window-pane.Backspace – go one folder back or to the parent folder.

Alt+Enter – view properties of the selected folder.Win+Left/Right/Up/Down – dock open window to either side of the screen and view two app windows side-by-side.F6 – move through file explorer elements.Shift+Del – deletes selected files directly without moving them to Recycle Bin first.Windows+F1 – opens ‘how to get help’ page in Bing search.Ctrl+Z – undo previous action (restore deleted file).Ctrl+L – use the address bar at the top.Ctrl+F – use the search bar in the top-right corner.Alt+F4 – closes open windows including all open tabs if any.Ctrl+W – closes open tabs/window (if no tabs are open).Ctrl+N – opens new window of the same destination when file explorer is open.Alt+ left arrow/right arrow – move one folder back or forward.It will come in useful for the rest of the guide and make your experience snappier saving you precious time. Let’s begin the guide with an extensive list of keyboard shortcuts for File Explorer on Windows 11.

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