7 nifty Windows File Explorer tips to keep under your belt

Everyone has to deal with File Explorer. It is, after all, the Windows feature you use to get around the file system, organize data, copy and move folders, access external drives, and more.

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Over the years, Windows File Explorer has gotten new features and improvements. Quick tools at the top and a redesigned left sidebar give you faster access to files and folders, especially in OneDrive.

Here are several tips for making the most of File Explorer and handling your Windows files and folders like a pro.

1. Open File Explorer with a keyboard shortcut

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There are several ways to open File Explorer, whether it’s through the Start menu, the Taskbar, or another way. You should use the method that you find most convenient—perhaps the keyboard shortcut?

You can open File Explorer by pressing Windows key + E on your keyboard. This brings you right to This PC for your convenience.

2. Use multiple tabs

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For some time now, File Explorer has been easier than ever to use thanks to the tabs feature. Just like in any modern web browser, you can open multiple locations in their own tabs at the same time.

Press the plus icon in the tabs bar at the top to create a new tab. You can also use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + T. To turn a tab into its own window, drag the tab outside of File Explorer.

3. Preview files on the fly

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