File Explorer
Windows
Win+E
Opens File Explorer.
Windows File Explorer Shortcut for Windows, Mac & Web
Opens File Explorer. Here's the keyboard shortcut for every version of Windows, plus other ways to do it.
Quick Answer
- Windows
- Win+E
- Mac
- Cmd+Option+Space
- Web
- Not confirmed yet
How to file explorer in Windows with the keyboard
- Open Windows and go to where you want to file explorer.
- Press Win + E on Windows or Cmd + Option + Space on Mac.
Windows File Explorer Shortcut for Windows
Press Win + E.
Windows File Explorer Shortcut for Mac
Press Cmd + Option + Space.
Windows File Explorer Shortcut for Windows Web
We haven't confirmed a Windows Web shortcut for this yet.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Windows file explorer shortcut?
On Windows, press Win + E. On a Mac, press Cmd + Option + Space.
Is there a Mac shortcut to file explorer in Windows?
Yes: Cmd + Option + Space.
Does it work in Windows for the web?
We haven't confirmed a web version shortcut for this yet.
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