7-Zip's File Manager borrows the classic two-panel commander layout — and its F-key row does the heavy lifting: view, edit, copy, move, new folder and delete. This list of 7-Zip keyboard shortcut keys explains panel commands and selection shortcuts in plain words.
Panel Command Shortcuts (7-Zip File Manager)
| Shortcut Key | Function |
|---|---|
| F2 | Rename the selected file (inside an archive or folder) |
| F3 | View the selected file (internal viewer) |
| F4 | Edit the selected file (with the associated editor) |
| F5 | Copy the selected items to the other panel/folder (extract when inside an archive) |
| F6 | Move/Rename the selected items |
| F7 | Create a new folder |
| F8 | Delete the selected items |
| F10 | Exit 7-Zip File Manager |
| Tab | Switch between the left and right panels |
| Alt + F1 / Alt + F2 | Choose the drive for the left / right panel |
| Ctrl + PageUp | Go up one folder level |
| Backspace | Go to the parent folder |
| Enter (on an archive) | Open the archive and browse inside it |
| Ctrl + A | Select all items in the panel |
Selection Shortcuts
| Shortcut Key | Function |
|---|---|
| Insert | Select/deselect the item and move down (classic commander behavior) |
| Spacebar | Select/deselect the current file (and show folder sizes when pressed on a folder) |
| Numpad + | Select a group by file mask (e.g. *.txt) |
| Numpad - | Deselect a group by file mask |
| Numpad * | Invert the selection |
| Ctrl + click / Shift + click | Select multiple items (individual / range) |
| Alt + F7 | Search for files (find in the current location/archives) |
Tips for 7-Zip Users
The F-row is the whole workflow: select files, F5 copies/extracts them to the other panel, F6 moves, F7 makes the destination folder first. Selection masks (Numpad + with *.jpg etc.) grab file types across a messy folder in seconds. Pressing Space on a folder calculates its size — handy before archiving.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I extract an archive in 7-Zip File Manager?
Open the archive, select the files, and press F5 — 7-Zip asks where to copy/extract them.
How do I create a folder in 7-Zip?
Press F7 in the panel where you want the folder and type its name.
How do I select all files of one type in 7-Zip?
Press Numpad + and enter a mask like *.pdf — all matching files are selected at once.
How do I switch drives in 7-Zip?
Press Alt + F1 for the left panel or Alt + F2 for the right panel and pick the drive letter.
By Umar Farooq, Tech Know.
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