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Search in File Explorer

Open File Explorer and place the cursor in the search box to quickly find files or folders.

F3

When to use it

When you need to locate a specific file or folder in File Explorer without navigating manually.

Pro tip

After pressing F3, you can type your search query immediately. Use wildcards like * or ? for advanced searches.

Esc F1 F2 F3 F4
F5 F6 F7 F8
F9 F10 F11 F12
PrtSc Scroll Pause
` ~ 1 ! 2 @ 3 # 4 $ 5 % 6 ^ 7 & 8 * 9 ( 0 ) - _ = +
Ins Home PgUp
Tab Q W E R T Y U I O P [ { ] } \ |
Del End PgDn
Caps A S D F G H J K L ; : ' " Enter
Shift Z X C V B N M , < . > / ? Shift
Ctrl Win Alt Space Fn Alt Ctrl

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