But what if it’s crucial that you open all the files in the folder?

you’re able to choose from keyboard shortcuts or your mouse.

Whatever works best for you.

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Good thing that File Explorer has an integrated option for selecting all the files in the folder.

The Select All option will be the second one from the top.

For example, you select only the first two files from the folder and leave the rest.

Select All option in File Explorer

tap on the dots at the top and choose the Invert option.

The first two you selected will be deselected, and the ones you ignored will be chosen.

Do a test run to see this option in action.

When you let go of the mouse button, your files are chosen.

punch the first file and press the Shift key.

Use the arrow keys to choose the files you want.

you could also use the arrow keys to unselect a file.

For example, you press the Shift and are ready to press the arrow keys.

Press the right key to advance and the left arrow key to unselect the files.

What you’re able to do in this case is use the Ctrl key.

Press the Ctrl key and, using your mouse press the files you want to select.