The following table contains keyboard shortcuts for working with Windows Explorer windows or folders.
Press this key
To do this
CTRL+N
Open a new window
END
Display the bottom of the active window
HOME
Display the top of the active window
F11
Maximize or minimize the active window
NUM LOCK+ASTERISK (*) on numeric keypad
Display all subfolders under the selected folder
NUM LOCK+PLUS SIGN (+) on numeric keypad
Display the contents of the selected folder
NUM LOCK+MINUS SIGN (-) on numeric keypad
Collapse the selected folder
LEFT ARROW
Collapse the current selection (if it is expanded), or select the parent folder
ALT+LEFT ARROW
View the previous folder
RIGHT ARROW
Display the current selection (if it is collapsed), or select the first subfolder
ALT+RIGHT ARROW
View the next folder
CTRL+Mouse scroll wheel
Change the size and appearance of file and folder icons
ALT+D
Select the Address bar