File Manager Guide

Keyboard Shortcuts

Many functions in File Manager have their equivalent keyboard shortcuts. This is one of the reasons why working with the file browser is both simple and efficient.

The list below contains available keyboard shortcuts grouped by problem areas.

File Manager Interface

  • Alt+F8 - enters the Folders Pane.
  • Alt+F9 - enters the Files Pane.
  • Alt+F10 - enters the Toolbar.
  • Alt+U - opens the Upload Pane.
  • (Ctrl+)Shift+F10 - opens the Context Menu of a file or folder.
  • Esc - equivalent of the Cancel button. Closes a File Manager dialog window or context menu without saving any changes.
  • Enter - equivalent of the OK button in a dialog window. Selects a File Manager function from the toolbar or context menu.
  • Left and Right Arrows - move between toolbar buttons.
  • Up and Down Arrows or Tab and Shift+Tab - move between context menu options.

Files Pane Navigation

  • Page Down - scrolls down the Files Pane.
  • Page Up - scrolls up the Files Pane.
  • End - scrolls the Files Pane to the last row.
  • Home - scrolls the Files Pane to the first row.

Working with Files and Folders

  • F2 - equivalent to the Rename command.
  • Del - equivalent to the Delete command.