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Change View Style

Switch between different view styles in File Explorer or desktop. Press Ctrl+Shift+Number (1-9) to change the layout, e.g., 2 for Large icons, 6 for Details.

Ctrl + Shift + Number (1-9)

When to use it

When you want to quickly change how files and folders are displayed in File Explorer or on the desktop.

Pro tip

Number 1 corresponds to Extra Large icons, 2 to Large icons, 3 to Medium icons, 4 to Small icons, 5 to List, 6 to Details, 7 to Tiles, 8 to Content, and 9 to Thumbnails.

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