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Select all items in a window or page

Selects all items in the current window, document, or page.

Ctrl + A

When to use it

Use to quickly select all files in a folder, all text in a document, or all items in a list.

Pro tip

In many apps, pressing Ctrl+A again deselects everything. In file explorers, it selects all files; in text editors, it highlights all text.

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