How to select or highlight multiple files and folders When working with Microsoft Windows (or any GUI operating system), you may need to select multiple files to copy, delete, or move them. The following sections detail the different methods of selecting multiple files in a GUI operating system. Select all the files in the current directory Mouse drag and select multiple files Select multiple files that are grouped together Select multiple files that are not grouped together How to select without using the mouse Other tips Select all the files in the current directory Select all with shortcut keys With most operating systems and software programs, the shortcut key Ctrl + A selects all files or text. Select all using menus Open a folder or directory in Explorer or My Computer. Click Edit in the menu bar at the top of the window. Click Select All on the dropdown menu. Drag and select filesDrag and select multiple file Clicking and dragging a box around the files ...
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