Best Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows 8

Earlier i have written a post on "How to Setup Picture Password for Windows 8" and now i will list you the best File Explorer keyboard shortcuts for Windows 8.


We all know that windows 8 is the best O.S for graphics and we can use its interface easily only with the keyboard rather than with mouse.

Best File Explorer Keyboard Shortcuts For Windows 8:

  

KEYBOARD SHORTCUT	ACTION
Alt+D	Select the address bar
Ctrl+E	Select the search box
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
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 parent folder
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 parent folder
End	Display the bottom of the active window
Home	Display the top of the active window
F11	Maximize or minimize the active window