Windows 11/10 File Explorer keyboard shortcuts

Here is the list of shortcuts you can memorize, and use it. Hope you find this useful. Want more? Take a look at the complete list of Keyboard Shortcuts in Windows 11/10.

How do I get the sidebar in File Explorer?

Open File Explorer using Win + E, and then click on View tab > Navigation pane. Ensure the option to show the navigation pane is selected. Once done, you should see the sidebar on the right. When you select a file, a preview should be visible. If there is no preview, you should see the file information.

How do I create a shortcut for File Explorer in Windows?

There is no way to drag and drop File Explorer from Taskbar or Start menu to create a shortcut. Instead, you can create a shortcut, type explorer.exe in the path, and save it on the desktop. You can name it to anything, and the shortcut will automatically pick the explorer icon. This will put the File Explorer on the desktop.