By Marlo Anderson – The Tech Ranch
Looking for one photo in a folder of IMG_ files? In File Explorer, press Alt + P. Click a file and see a preview right there.
The Shortcut
- Alt + P: show or hide the preview pane
- Works with photos, PDFs and documents
- Windows 10 and Windows 11
Bonus Tip: Change the View
Ctrl + Shift + 2 shows large icons with photo thumbnails. Ctrl + Shift + 6 goes back to the Details list. 1 through 8 each pick a different view.
More Keyboard Shortcuts, Explained
This is part of my Keyboard Shortcuts Explained series: quick, plain-English tips that make everyday computer work faster. Watch the whole series on YouTube and subscribe to The Tech Ranch so you don’t miss the next one. Short on time? Here’s the quick Short version.
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