File Explorer & Finder Keyboard Shortcuts
Rename, preview, delete and navigate files without the mouse in Windows File Explorer and Mac Finder.
File Explorer & Finder Keyboard Shortcuts — 14 shortcuts
Action
Windows
Mac
Rename a file
WindowsF2
MacReturn
New folder
WindowsCtrl+Shift+N
Mac⌘ Cmd+⇧ Shift+N
Delete permanently
WindowsShift+Delete
Mac⌥ Option+⌘ Cmd+Delete
File info / properties
WindowsAlt+Enter
Mac⌘ Cmd+I
Copy the file path
WindowsCtrl+Shift+C
Mac⌥ Option+⌘ Cmd+C
Show hidden files
WindowsCtrl+Shift+H
Mac⌘ Cmd+⇧ Shift+.
Open the selected file
WindowsEnter
Mac⌘ Cmd+↓
Go up one folder
WindowsAlt+↑
Mac⌘ Cmd+↑
Back in folder history
WindowsAlt+←
Mac⌘ Cmd+[
Preview a file quickly
WindowsAlt+P
MacSpace
Pick several files
WindowsCtrl+Click
Mac⌘ Cmd+Click
Select a range of files
WindowsShift+Click
Mac⇧ Shift+Click
Duplicate a file
WindowsCtrl+CthenCtrl+V
Mac⌘ Cmd+D
Move to the bin
WindowsDelete
Mac⌘ Cmd+Delete
Frequently asked questions
What is the keyboard shortcut to rename a file in File Explorer and Finder?
On Windows, press F2. On Mac, press Return.
What is the keyboard shortcut to new folder in File Explorer and Finder?
On Windows, press Ctrl + Shift + N. On Mac, press Cmd + Shift + N.
What is the keyboard shortcut to delete permanently in File Explorer and Finder?
On Windows, press Shift + Delete. On Mac, press Option + Cmd + Delete.
What is the keyboard shortcut to file info / properties in File Explorer and Finder?
On Windows, press Alt + Enter. On Mac, press Cmd + I.
What is the keyboard shortcut to copy the file path in File Explorer and Finder?
On Windows, press Ctrl + Shift + C. On Mac, press Option + Cmd + C.