Find and open File Explorer - Microsoft Support
Find and open File Explorer in Windows 10 and Windows 11, and customize Quick access by pinning and removing files and folders.
How to get to the Desktop, Documents, and Pictures folders in …
How to find the standard Windows 11 user file folders for documents, pictures, videos, music, and more.
Open files from the File menu - Microsoft Support
Learn how to search for and open files from your Microsoft Office app. Browse recently opened files and folders using shortcuts.
Find your documents in Windows - Microsoft Support
Find your files in Windows 11 using one of these methods. Search from the taskbar: Type the name of a document (or a keyword from it) into the search box on the taskbar. You'll see results for documents across your PC and OneDrive.
Fix File Explorer if it won't open or start - Microsoft Support
To open File Explorer in Windows 10, select its icon on the taskbar, press the Windows logo key + E on your keyboard, or select Start > Documents (directly beneath your user icon). Here are some things to try if File Explorer won't open.
Change default apps in Windows - Microsoft Support
If you want to change something, select the file or link type, then choose your preferred app. Learn how to change default apps and protocol handlers in Windows, including an example about how to configure the default browser.
My Documents Folder Does Not Open When You Double-click …
When you double-click or right-click the My Documents icon on the desktop, you may experience one or more of the following behaviors: The My Documents folder does not open and no error message is displayed.
Open a OneDrive or SharePoint file in the desktop app instead of …
The Open in app feature supports all file types, not just Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. For example, you can open a .pdf or a .mp4 file in the desktop app by selecting the Open in app option.
Video: Create, save, and open files - Microsoft Support
Open File Explorer and double-click the file, or right-click the file and select Open. Open the Office app you created the file in, and select the file from the Recent list. Want more? Training: Creating files, saving files, and opening files works the same across Office apps.
Open file links directly in Microsoft 365 desktop apps from Teams …
In Microsoft 365 for Windows apps, you can set your file open preference for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files when you open them from Teams or classic Outlook, as long as the file is hosted on OneDrive or SharePoint.
Find your documents, apps, and more with Search
Select Task View icon on the taskbar, or press Windows logo key + Tab, and select an activity. Scroll down to see documents you have opened and websites you have browsed. Select to open, use the Search box, or tap on any blank area to close timeline. To open File Explorer, go to Start and type File Explorer in the search box.