Windows 7: Select files via checkbox

You cannot only mark several files at the same time with Ctrl; in Windows 7 you can also select documents using the checkbox. We'll show you how to activate this feature.

Activate the checkbox for files - how it works

If you mark a lot of files, you quickly lose track. The file selection with separate check boxes is a little more practical. These can be activated via the folder settings:

1. To do this, open Windows Explorer with the key combination [Windows] + [E].
2. Click Organize in the status bar, then choose Folder and Search Options.
3. In the new window, switch to the "View" tab.
4. Place a checkmark in front of "Use checkbox to select elements" (see screenshot). Then confirm the changes with "Ok".
5. There is now a small checkbox for each file that you can select. However, your documents can still be opened with a double click and marked with the Shift key.

Learn how to show unknown file extensions in Windows Explorer here.