Keyboard shortcuts save tons of time when navigating files. Here are the most useful ones:
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Windows + E | Open File Explorer |
| Ctrl + N | Open a new Explorer window |
| Alt + ↑ | Go up one folder level |
| Ctrl + Shift + N | Create new folder |
| Alt + Enter | View file/folder properties |
| Ctrl + W | Close current window |
| F2 | Rename selected file |
| F5 | Refresh window |
| Ctrl + L | Highlight the address bar |
| Alt + P | Show or hide preview pane |
💡 Tip: Memorizing even 3–4 of these can double your file management speed.