How to Expand the Windows 7 Context Menu for More Options
InformationThis will show you how to expand the Windows 7 context menu to see more available options to select from for a file, folder, desktop, Windows Explorer root window, Windows Explorer window, and the Send To menu.
Here's How:
Note
- Default Context Menu (Left screenshots below)
- Right click on item.
- Expanded Context Menu (Right screenshots below)
- Press Shift and hold while right clicking on item.
- Select the item, and press Shift + Menu button on keyboard (if available)
NOTE: Sometimes you may also need to press the FN (function) key along with the Menu button.
1. Desktop Context Menu
2. File Context Menu
3. Folder Context Menu
4. Windows Explorer Root Window Context Menu
5. Windows Explorer Window Context Menu
6. File or Folder "Send To" Context Menu
7. Taskbar Icon Context Menu
NOTE: This addition by Mr GRiM.
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