How Do I Select Multiple Files at Once?
The fastest method to select all files in a folder is to use the keyboard shortcutCtrl+A.
go for the first file (it will be highlighted in blue) with a single click.
Go to the last file on the series you want to select.
Press theShiftkey on your keyboard and grab the final file.
All files in the series will be selected.
The Ctrl key is a better option to grab the correct files.
opt for first file or folder on the desktop in the batch you want with a single click.
Release theCtrlkey when all files are selected.
Selected files or folders will be highlighted.
Press the left mouse button and without releasing it drag it over the files you want to select.
A blue box will appear as you drag the mouse over the selected items.
Release the mouse button to highlight the selected items.
The context menu will be displayed when you release the mouse button.
To unselect the selection, click anywhere once.
fire up the folder with the files.
On the Ribbon, select theellipsis(See Moremenu).
ChooseSelect allto highlight all the items in the folder.
you could also use theInvert selectioncommand to swap the selection and highlight only any of the unselected files.
Select any file with the mouse or tab button.
How Do I Select Multiple Files to Copy and Paste?
Note:
Windows also provides Item Checkboxes in File Explorer.
Enable it fromFile Explorer Ribbon>View>Show>Item check boxes.
Tocopy and paste on Windows, go for the files and pressCtrl+C, then pressCtrl+Vto paste.
Alternatively, right-tap the highlighted files and selectCopy, then right-click and choosePaste.
