How to Change File Explorer Views Using Keyboard Shortcuts

How to Change File Explorer Views Using Keyboard Shortcuts

This tip is for Windows 10 and Windows 11

Hey, keyboard shortcut fans! Did you know that you can change the way File Explorer displays files and folders using keyboard shortcuts?  

Open File Explorer (Windows Key + E) and try these.

CTRL+SHIFT+1 = Extra Large Icon View

CTRL+SHIFT+2 = Large Icon View

CTRL+SHIFT+3 = Medium Icon View

CTRL+SHIFT+4 = Small Icon View

CTRL+SHIFT+5 = List View

CTRL+SHIFT+6 = Details View

Keyboard shortcut fans, rejoice!  And if you’re not a keyboard shortcuts fan, at least you know another way to change file and folder views in File Explorer.