File explorer

File Explorer in Windows

(Windows Explorer)

​Helps you get the files and folders you need quickly and easily

Press the Windows logo key + E on your keyboard.

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Select it on the taskbar or the Start menu.

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How do I find File Explorer?

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File explorer helps you get the _____ ___ _______ you need.

Shortcut

In Microsoft Windows, a shortcut is a link that points to a computer program. Shortcuts allow you to create links to programs in any folder, Start bar, Taskbar, desktop, or other locations on the computer. A shortcut in Windows has a small arrow in the bottom-left corner of the icon, and shortcut file names end with a file extension of .lnk.

A shortcut is useful for accessing software programs or files more easily.

​A shortcut in Windows has a small arrow in the bottom-left corner of the icon.

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What is a Shortcut?

• Allow you to create links to programs in any folder, Start bar, Taskbar, desktop, or other locations on the computer

• Is a link that points to a computer program

• Is useful for accessing software programs or files more easily

• To change how your items appear in File Explorer, select View on the ribbon and choose between showing icons, lists, details, and more..

• To reduce the space between files, select View > Compact view.

• To find relevant files from your PC and the cloud, search from File Explorer Home.

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How do I change the appearance of my files or folders?

• Select view

• Select compact view

• Select tool bar

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• How can you move the location of a file or folder?

• Select it and share

• Select it and cut

• Select Quick access