Windows 11 has revamped its file explorer interface, making it more user-friendly and easy to navigate. Selecting all the files in a folder can be a daunting task if you consider the traditional method. However, with Windows 11, selecting all the files in a folder has now become a lot easier.

Here’s a step by step guide on how to select all the files in a folder using Windows 11’s file explorer:

Step 1: Open the Folder in File Explorer

Open File Explorer on your Windows 11 by searching for it in the Start Menu. Then, navigate to the folder you want to select all files from.

Step 2: Select the first file in the folder

Hover your mouse pointer over the first file in the folder that you want to select, and click on it. This will highlight the file.

Step 3: Use the keyboard shortcut for Select All

Press the keyboard shortcut keys “CTRL+A” to select all files in the folder. Alternatively, right-click your mouse in the folder, and then click “Select All.”

Step 4: Navigate to the files you don’t need

Once all files in the folder are highlighted, you can click on any other individual file you do not need to de-select it while holding down the “CTRL” key.

Step 5: Do what you wish with the selected files

Once you have selected all the files you need, it’s time to perform the action. You can copy, paste, or delete all the chosen files by right-clicking anywhere in the highlighted area. A drop-down menu will appear displaying all the options.