How to Select Multiple Items on a Computer
Being able to select multiple computer files eases the process of copying and pasting large numbers of files at once. Depending on where those files are located in relation to one another, there are different ways to go about selecting only the files you want. Determine which selection process best suits your needs to quickly and efficiently select multiple files.
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Instructions
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Selecting Multiple Items In Windows
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Open Windows Explorer and navigate to the folder where the files you want to select are.
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Locate the files you want to select. Depending on how they are grouped, you will have several options for how to select them.
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If all the files are grouped together, you can select the files two different ways. Hover over the file with your cursor and click to select it. Next, press and hold the "Shift" button. Use your arrow keys to select the rest of the files, all while holding the "Shift" button.
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You can also select those files by clicking your left mouse button with the cursor over the desktop and dragging the mouse over the files you want to select. A box highlighting the files will guide you as you select the files.
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If the files aren't grouped together, press and hold the "Ctrl" button, and using your mouse, click each file you want to select individually.
Selecting Multiple Items With Check Boxes In Windows Vista and 7
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Open Windows Explorer and select "Tools" followed by "Folder options."
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Select the tab titled "View" from the window that pops up.
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Scroll to the bottom and select the option that says "Use check boxes to select items."
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Click "OK" to confirm your results.
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To select multiple files, hover over a file you want to select and click the check box that appears in the left corner.
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