When working in Windows 11, there are some tips and tricks you might want to learn and know how to do right away. With a mouse or a touchpad, selecting a file or folder may seem too easy and a boring subject to write about. However, learning these tips can help you with other tasks, like renaming, moving, and deleting files and folders. In Windows, to select a single file or folder, simply click on it or tab it when using a touch screen. When you want to select multiple files and folders, hold down the CTRL key on your keyboard while you select each file or folder name. While holding down the CTRL on your keyboard, each time you select a file or folder, it stays highlighted, and clicking next, and so forth. When done, all the selected files or folders should stay highlighted, ready for the next action. At this point, you can delete, move, copy and perform other basic tasks. To select all files and folders, select the very top file or folder in the list, then hold down the SHIFT key on your keyboard. While holding it down, select the very last file or folder. Doing this will also select everything in between. You can also select all files and folders simply by pressing the CTRL + A key on your keyboard.
How to select all files and folders in Windows 11
We gave you a brief overview of how to select the files and folders above. In Windows 11, the steps below will also come in handy. To select all files and folders in Windows 11, use the toolbar. Click on the ellipsis (three dots) on the toolbar, then select Select all commands on the context menu. This will select all the content in the folder. You can then perform basic tasks like copying, moving, deleting, and other commands. While holding down the CTRL key, begin selecting each file and folder. Every item you select will highlight. When you’re done, all should be selected. Or hold down the SHIFT key on your keyboard, then select the very top and the very bottom. Everything in between will also be selected. That should do it! Conclusion: This post showed you how to select files and folders in Windows 11. If you find any error above, please use the comment form below to report.
