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Improve Windows Explorer File Selection

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Many people have told me they frequently struggle when they need to select multiple files in Windows Explorer. There's an easy fix for this: Use Explorer's Use check boxes to select files option.

  1. Open Windows Explorer, and from the menu select Organize > Folder and search options (Figure) Folder and search options.
  2. Select the View tab.
  3. Under Advanced Settings, scroll down and check the box next to Use check boxes to select items. Click OK (Figure) Use check boxes to select files.

Improve Windows Explorer File Selection After you have made this change, when you hover your mouse over a file or folder in Windows Explorer, a check box will appear next to it; click it to select the item. Once you have selected an item, the checked box remains next to it; if you uncheck it, the box will disappear when you move your mouse away.