File explorer
Desired action Keys to press

Select the address bar.

Alt + D

Select the search box.

Ctrl + E

Select the search box.

Ctrl + F

Open a new window.

Ctrl + N

Close the active window.

Ctrl + W

Change the size and appearance of file and folder icons.

Ctrl + mouse scroll wheel

Display all folders above the selected folder.

Ctrl + Shift + E

Create a new folder.

Ctrl + Shift + N

Display all subfolders under the selected folder.

Num Lock + asterisk (*)

Display the contents of the selected folder.

Num Lock + plus (+)

Collapse the selected folder.

Num Lock + minus (-)

Display the preview panel.

Alt + P

Open the Properties dialog box for the selected item.

Alt + Enter

View the next folder.

Alt + Right arrow

View the folder that the folder was in.

Alt + Up arrow

View the previous folder.

Alt + Left arrow

View the previous folder.

Backspace

Display the current selection (if it's collapsed), or select the first subfolder.

Right arrow

Collapse the current selection (if it's expanded), or select the folder that the folder was in.

Left arrow

Display the bottom of the active window.

End

Display the top of the active window.

Home

Maximize or minimize the active window.

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