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Windows XP and Explorer

Many Ways to get Icon Properties

SUMMARY: Get access to an icon's properties with these mouse and keyboard shortcuts.

By accessing an icon's properties, such as a file, folder, or program, you can see the icon's creation date, size, and file type. Plus, depending on the icon type, you can give the icon a shortcut keystroke, change a folder icon's graphic, and more. There are many ways to view the properties of an icon; here are a few:

1. Right-click the icon and select "Properties".

2. Click the icon, press the Properties button if you have a Windows-enabled keyboard (it should be between the right ALT and CTRL keys), and select "Properties".

3. Hold down the ALT key while double-clicking an icon.