By Marlo Anderson – The Tech Ranch
Know you saved the pancake flyer somewhere in Documents? Press Ctrl + E in File Explorer and type part of the name.
The Shortcut
- Ctrl + E: jump to the search box
- Ctrl + F works too
- Searches the folder you’re in
Bonus Tip: File Explorer Tabs
In Windows 11, press Ctrl + T for a new File Explorer tab and Ctrl + W to close it.
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.
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