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Select text or multiple items in a window
Hold Shift and press Arrow keys to extend selection of text or multiple items in a window.
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When to use it
When you need to select a range of text or multiple files/folders in a list without using the mouse.
Pro tip
Combine with Ctrl to select non-contiguous items: Ctrl+Space to toggle individual items, then Shift+Arrow to extend a block.
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