Windows Explorer Shortcuts

CTRL+ESC - Display the Start menu

CTRL+A - Select all items

CTRL+X - Cut selected item(s)

CTRL+C - Copy selected item(s)

CTRL+V - Paste item(s)

CTRL+Z - Undo last action

CTRL+(+) - Automatically resize the columns in the right hand pane

SHIFT+F10 - Display the item's context menu

SHIFT+DELETE - Delete an item immediately

ALT+SPACEBAR - Display the current window’s system menu

ALT+RIGHT ARROW - Move forward to a previous view

ALT+LEFT ARROW - Move backward to a previous view

ALT+TAB - Switch to the window you last used

ALT+F4 - Close the current window or quit

ALT+ENTER - View an item’s properties

BACKSPACE - View the folder one level up

TAB - Move forward through options

F2 - Rename selected item

F3 - Display Find application

F5 - Refresh window contents

F6 - Switch between left and right panes

F10 - Activate the menu bar in programs