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How to change windows explorer view by keyboard?

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Mar 15, 202651984 views
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Problem

Is there a keyboard shortcut to switch to a specific view in windows 7 explorer, e.g. "details", "list", "large icons" etc? Or do I have to use the mouse to change the view via dropdown menu "Change your view" / toggle views by clicking the icon (which does not toggle through all of the views). Why…

Error Output

#IfWinActive ahk_class CabinetWClass
; alt+1 list
; alt+2 details
; alt+3 large icons
; alt+4 extra large icons
!1::Send !v{down 5}{enter}
!2::Send !…

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Fix for: How to change windows explorer view by keyboard?

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In Windows 8 (And later versions) you can use the following shortcuts for View modes: CTRL + SHIFT + 1 Extra Large CTRL + SHIFT + 2 Large Icons CTRL + SHIFT + 3 Medium Icons CTRL + SHIFT + 4 Small Icons CTRL + SHIFT + 5 List CTRL + SHIFT + 6 Details…

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