Select Items

How to select the next item to the left in Google Drive

Move the selection left to the previous item in grid view.

Left Arrow

📋 Step-by-Step Guide

  1. 1.Open Google Drive in your browser.
  2. 2.Navigate to the file or folder you want to work with.
  3. 3.Press Left Arrow to select the next item to the left.

🎯 Shortcut Keys by Platform

PlatformShortcut
💻 PC / Windows
Left Arrow
🍎 Mac
Left Arrow
💻 Chrome OS
Left Arrow

💡 Pro Tips

  • You can combine this shortcut with the other Common Actions shortcuts to speed up your workflow.
  • If you forget this shortcut, press Ctrl + / (or ⌘ + / on Mac) to see all available keyboard shortcuts in Google Drive.

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