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On Windows 10, you can use these tips and tricks to be more productive with File Explorer, from changing settings to learning how to use the different features and shortcuts.

This is how you can make the best use of the Windows 10 File Explorer. So feel free to customize Explorer and make changes to the layout, view, navigation pane, and the size of the files and folders.

To move files using Explorer’s file paths, use the breadcrumb navigation of the Explorer in the address bar. Breadcrumbs is a design pattern for the layout of a graphical user interface.

In Windows 10, you can search for files and other content using the built-in Search tool on the Taskbar. However, you can also search for files directly through File Explorer.

File Explorer tabs are already part of the File Explorer UI, provided that you’re running an up-to-date copy of Windows. (You can check Windows Update in the Windows 11 Settings menu to be sure.) ...

Using tabs in File Explorer (Image credit: Microsoft) A recent update, announced at a productivity event in April 2022, has added tabs to File Explorer, similar to those in a web browser.