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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
Move Down Without Changing SelectionMove keyboard focus down to the next item without changing the current selection.Ctrl + Up Arrow
Move Up Without Changing SelectionMove keyboard focus up to the previous item without changing the current selection.Ctrl + Left Arrow
Move Left Without Changing SelectionMove keyboard focus left without changing the current selection.Ctrl + Right Arrow
Move Right Without Changing SelectionMove keyboard focus right without changing the current selection.📚 Explore All Google Drive Shortcuts
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Navigation & Views
Navigate panels, switch views, and show or hide panes in Google Drive.
11 shortcuts
☑️
Select Items
Select, deselect, and extend selections of files and folders.
11 shortcuts
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Take Action on Selected Items
Open, rename, share, move, star, and delete selected files.
14 shortcuts
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Create New Items
Create new documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and folders.
6 shortcuts
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Open Menus
Open the create, actions, sort, and settings menus.
5 shortcuts
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Application Actions
Search, print, undo, redo, and other app-level actions in Google Drive.
8 shortcuts
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Preview Mode
Control files in preview mode — zoom, play, and close.
5 shortcuts