You know it's funny because this is so simple and it works perfectly - thank you!
I had been doing it the other way around (select file and then hold CTRL key) because that's the way Windows tells you to do it. The problem is that when you select a file, hold the CTRL key and then select another file, the first file gets deselected. Maybe it's just me but I can't understand why Microsoft and nearly every other computer tech website I've seen proposes that method!
It actually works the same either way regardless of whether you select a file first or press Ctrl first, then select files.You know it's funny because this is so simple and it works perfectly - thank you!
I had been doing it the other way around (select file and then hold CTRL key) because that's the way Windows tells you to do it. The problem is that when you select a file, hold the CTRL key and then select another file, the first file gets deselected. Maybe it's just me but I can't understand why Microsoft and nearly every other computer tech website I've seen proposes that method!
, , , If Windows tells you to jump off a cliff, , ,You know it's funny because this is so simple and it works perfectly - thank you!
I had been doing it the other way around (select file and then hold CTRL key) because that's the way Windows tells you to do it. The problem is that when you select a file, hold the CTRL key and then select another file, the first file gets deselected. Maybe it's just me but I can't understand why Microsoft and nearly every other computer tech website I've seen proposes that method!
(sorry, couldnt resist, , ,)
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As you Can actually select a file then press Ctrl and Select a second and then subsequent files, then it could be said that the Microsoft instruction is correct, although it obviously leaves some margin for error as it does not work if you release the ctrl key and click
If using the MS method you find that quote "the first file gets deselected." then I would suspect that there is something wrong with your system. The first file does not get deselcted on any of the three PC's I have tested it on. Can others interested in this thread actually try "Select file, press and hold down Ctrl key , select another file and see if the first file stays selected."I had been doing it the other way around (select file and then hold CTRL key) because that's the way Windows tells you to do it. The problem is that when you select a file, hold the CTRL key and then select another file, the first file gets deselected. Maybe it's just me but I can't understand why Microsoft and nearly every other computer tech website I've seen proposes that method!
I'm no great lover of MS but I think they are right here!
One thing I learned about using the CRTL key when selecting multiple items is, if I move the mouse after clicking a file while still holding down the mouse bitton, it will make a copy of all the selected files in the same folder. I still use the CRTL key when making multiple selections; I just make sure I don't move the mouse until after I release the button.
I never knew about check boxes. It took me a minute to figure out how to get them but it looks like they could be handy. Thanks, you all, for mentioning them.
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