How to Use Keyboard Shortcuts to Change File Explorer Views

By | April 1, 2025

 

How to Use Keyboard Shortcuts to Change File Explorer Views

A tip for Windows 10 & Windows 11

Hey, keyboard shortcut fans! Did you know you can change how File Explorer displays files and folders using keyboard shortcuts?

Open File Explorer (Windows Key + E) and open a folder like Pictures, Documents, etc. Now, try changing the folder view by using the keyboard shortcuts below:

CTRL+SHIFT+1 = Extra Large Icon View

CTRL+SHIFT+2 = Large Icon View

CTRL+SHIFT+3 = Medium Icon View

CTRL+SHIFT+4 = Small Icon View

CTRL+SHIFT+5 = List View

CTRL+SHIFT+6 = Details View

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Keyboard shortcut fans, rejoice!  If you’re not a keyboard shortcuts fan, at least now you know another way to change folder views in File Explorer.

 

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