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Move Between Items Shortcuts for Google Drive

Move focus between items without changing the current selection. Browse all 4 shortcuts below.

Ctrl + Down Arrow
Windows / PC
Windows: Ctrl + Down Arrow. Mac: ⌘ + Down Arrow.Chrome OS: Ctrl + Down Arrow.Move Down Without Changing SelectionMove keyboard focus down to the next item without changing the current selection.
Ctrl + Up Arrow
Windows / PC
Windows: Ctrl + Up Arrow. Mac: ⌘ + Up Arrow.Chrome OS: Ctrl + Up Arrow.Move Up Without Changing SelectionMove keyboard focus up to the previous item without changing the current selection.
Ctrl + Left Arrow
Windows / PC
Windows: Ctrl + Left Arrow. Mac: ⌘ + Left Arrow.Chrome OS: Ctrl + Left Arrow.Move Left Without Changing SelectionMove keyboard focus left without changing the current selection.
Ctrl + Right Arrow
Windows / PC
Windows: Ctrl + Right Arrow. Mac: ⌘ + Right Arrow.Chrome OS: Ctrl + Right Arrow.Move Right Without Changing SelectionMove keyboard focus right without changing the current selection.
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