How to Select Multiple Files or Folders in Windows Explorer

Open a folder (empty or with files)., Click the down arrow button you are seeing beside “Organize” to open the menu. , Choose “Folder and search options” item. , View the options., Open a folder containing multiple items and select those items.

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Open a folder (empty or with files).

    Then locate the “Organize” menu.
  2. Step 2: Click the down arrow button you are seeing beside “Organize” to open the menu.

    ,, A window named “Folder Options” will appear.

    Now click “View” Button.

    From the “Advanced setting section” you have to locate and click the “Use check boxes to select items” option.

    Click "Apply" and "okay". , You will notice that check boxes are appearing with each item.
  3. Step 3: Choose “Folder and search options” item.

  4. Step 4: View the options.

  5. Step 5: Open a folder containing multiple items and select those items.

Detailed Guide

Then locate the “Organize” menu.

,, A window named “Folder Options” will appear.

Now click “View” Button.

From the “Advanced setting section” you have to locate and click the “Use check boxes to select items” option.

Click "Apply" and "okay". , You will notice that check boxes are appearing with each item.

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