File Explorer:
Accessing File Explorer:
Click on the File Explorer icon in the taskbar or press Win + E to open File Explorer.
Navigation and Browsing:
Navigation Pane:
Use the navigation pane Navigation Pane on the left of the window to quickly access favorite folders, drives, and recent files.
Quick Access:
Quick Access provides shortcuts to frequently used folders and recently accessed files.
You can also To pin folders and files to quick access.
Right click on the select folder and file
Select
Pin to quick
access
To remove pins from quick access:
Right click on pinned folder or file
Select
Remove from quick
access
Address Bar:
The
address barAddress Bar at the top allows you to enter a path or navigate to different folders. Press Enter to go to the selected location.
Managing Files and Folders:
Selecting Files:
Click on a file to select it.
Hold down Ctrl while clicking selecting each individual file to select multiple, individual files. Use Shift
Hold Shift and drag over files to select a range of files.
Selecting Folders:
To select Click on a folder , click on to select it.
Hold down Ctrl while clicking to select multiple individual folders.
Copying and Moving Files:
Drag and Drop:
Drag Click and hold to drag files or folders from one location to another within File Explorer to copy or move them. Release the left-click button to drop the file.
Copy and Paste:
Right-click on a file or folder, select the copy Copy icon, navigate to the destination folder, right-click, and choose "Paste" or press CTRL+V.
Cut and Paste:
Similarly, you can select the cut icon to move files instead of copying.
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Alternatively, you can right-click on the file or folder and choose “Show Show more options” options at the bottom of the menu and then select the options to “Copy” Copy, “Cut” Cut, or “Paste” Paste. |
Creating New Folders:
New Folder:
Right-click in the desired location, choose " New, " and then select "Folder" to create a new folder.
Renaming Files and Folders:
Rename:
Right-click on a file or folder, select the rename Rename icon, and then type the new name.
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Alternatively, you can right-click on the file or folder and choose “Show Show more options” options at the bottom of the menu and then select “Rename” Rename. |
F2 Shortcut:
Alternatively, press F2 to rename the selected file or folder.
Deleting Files and Folders:
Delete:
Select a file or folder, then press Delete on the keyboard, or right-click and choose the trash-can icon.
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Alternatively, you can right-click on the file or folder and choose “Show Show more options” options at the bottom of the menu and then select “Delete” Delete. |
Recycle Bin:
Deleted files are moved to the Recycle Bin. To permanently delete them, right-click on the Recycle Bin and choose " Empty Recycle Bin."
Search and Filters:
Search Bar:
Use the search Search bar in File Explorer to quickly find files and folders.
Filters:
Filters in the "View" tab allow you to sort files by different criteria such as nameName, dateDate, and typeFile Type.
Zip and Unzip Files:
A zip file is a compressed archive format used to combine and reduce the size of multiple files and folders into a single file. It simplifies transfer, storage, and sharing of files across systems and over the internet.
Compressing Files:
Select one or more files, right-click, and choose "select Compress to ZIP file”file.
Extracting Files:
To extract files from a zip folder, right-click on it and select " Extract All."
File Properties:
Viewing Properties:
Right-click on a file or folder, choose "Properties" to view details such as sizeSize, typeType, and locationLocation.
Keyboard Shortcuts:
Ctrl + X, Ctrl + C, Ctrl + V: Cut, Copy, and Paste.
Ctrl + Z: Undo shortcut.
Ctrl + F: Use this shortcut to open the search bar in File Explorer.