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Windows 95 Keyboard Shortcuts

Select Files by Letter

SUMMARY: Select a file in Windows 95 by typing its first letter.

In Windows Explorer and some other applications involving lists of files, clicking on a file and typing in the first letter of your desired file will move the mouse selector to the first file that matches your letter. Keep typing in your filename and your mouse selector will move closer and closer to your intended file.

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