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Using shortcut keys for the desktop, My Computer, and Windows Explorer Shortcut keys for the desktop, My Computer, and Windows Explorer To do this Press this Bypass AutoPlay when inserting a CD SHIFT while inserting the CD Copy a file CTRL while dragging the file Create a shortcut CTRL+SHIFT while dragging the file Delete a selected item without placing it in the Recycle Bin SHIFT+DELETE Display Search for Files or Folders F3 Display the selected item’s shortcut menu Application key Refresh the contents of the active window F5 Rename the selected item F2 Select all items CTRL+A View a selected item’s properties ALT+ENTER or ALT+double-click Note You can use the Application key () with a Microsoft Natural Keyboard or any other compatible keyboard that includes the Application key. Shortcut keys for My Computer and Windows Explorer only To do this Press this Close the selected folder and all of the folders it is within SHIFT while clicking the Close button (My Computer only) Move backward to a previous view ALT+LEFT ARROW Move forward to a previous view ALT+RIGHT ARROW View the folder one level up BACKSPACE Shortcut keys for Windows Explorer only To do this Press this Collapse the current selection if it is expanded -Or- Select the folder one level up LEFT ARROW Collapse the selected folder NUM LOCK + MINUS SIGN (-) Expand the current selection if it is collapsed -Or- Select the first subfolder RIGHT ARROW Expand all folders below the current selection NUM LOCK+ASTERISK (*) Expand the selected folder NUM LOCK + PLUS SIGN (+) Switch between left and right panes F6