Hello everyone,

During the course of my work day, I often have to copy, delete, or move multiple files (image files, audio files, temporary files, text files, data files, document files, etc.) on my computer. If I had to select each file one by one it would take all day and it would drive me crazy! By selecting more than one file at a time, I can really speed up my work and get more done!

Today I would like to show you three great ways to select (or highlight) multiple files that will work with all modern operating systems and programs. If you don’t know these tricks you’re gonna love them!!

1) When You Want To SELECT ALL FILES In A Folder:

A) Hold down the Ctrl key while you press the letter “A” (lowercase or uppercase) on the keyboard. This will select all the files in the folder and then you can do whatever you want with them.

2) When You Want To SELECT A GROUP OF FILES THAT ARE IN A CONSECUTIVE ORDER:

A) Change the View of the files to List (choose View>List from the menu).

B) Click the first file that you need from the group of files (this might not necessarily be the first file on the list).

C) Hold the Shift key and click on the last file that you want from the group. You will now see a block of consecutive files selected (highlighted). You can now do whatever you want with them.

3) When You Want To SELECT SEVERAL FILES THAT ARE NOT IN A CONSECUTIVE ORDER:

A) Click the first file (that you want) from the group.

B) Hold the Ctrl key while you click on each specific file that you want to select. This technique allows you to select files at random (no particular order) from the group. You can now do whatever you want with them.

Professor Randy says: When you get used to using these shortcut keys you will have fun while you “fly” through your work with the greatest of ease!!