With this enabled you don’t need to hold any key on the keyboard, just click to place a checkmark in the box. Now you’ll notice a small check box shows up on next to the item you want to select. In the Folder Options window click on the View tab, and scroll down under Advanced Settings and check the box next to Use check boxes to select items, the click Apply and Ok. all the files you wish to rename (use Shift or Ctrl to select multiple files). To enable check boxes, click on Start and and type Folder Options into the search box and hit Enter. How to batch rename files using the built-in functionality of Windows 7. Holding down “Shift” lets you select a series of multiple files or folders. Holding down the “Ctrl” key allows you to select multiple single items. I’m sure you’re familiar with selecting multiple files in Explorer by holding down the “Shift” or “Ctrl” key while selecting them with your mouse. Right click on one of the selected files to open the context menu.
After the open window displays, select the files you wish to print. Would you like an easier way to select multiple files in Windows Explorer without having to hold down the “Ctrl” or “Shift” key? Today we take a look at enabling the check boxes feature which might be easier for some users to select multiple items. (This sends the files straight to the printer without allowing you to adjust your printer settings.) 1.