How-to: Open file or folder properties without context menu

Normally you would access the properties of a file or folder by right-clicking it, then selecting Properties from the appearing context menu. Did you know that you can open these properties without using your mouse?

• Select the file or folder using the mouse or arrow keys.

• Press the keyboard shortcut Alt + Enter.

• The “Properties of” dialog opens instantly.

You prefer using your mouse? Hold down the Alt key, then double-click the file, folder or application icon.