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    Where is the up arrow (parent folder button) in Windows Explorer for Win 7?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by alaptopdummy, Jan 23, 2012.

  1. alaptopdummy

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    I use the up arrow (parent folder button) in Windows Explorer quite often. But I can't find it for Win 7. How do I turn that feature on? Thanks!
     
    alaptopdummy, Jan 23, 2012
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    Great! Thank you! I played around and found Alt+Left and Alt+Right working as Back and Forward. This is even nicer than the buttons. :)
     
    alaptopdummy, Jan 23, 2012
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    cool! Thanks for the info!
     
    westCoastgeekbaby2, Jan 23, 2012
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    Doesn't backspace do the same thing, it's what I always use anyway.
     
    wyterabbit, Jan 25, 2012
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    no. it goes back. not up.
     
    davepermen, Jan 26, 2012
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    <noparse>The very top field of the window lists the full path of your current directory. Each directory name functions as a button to that parent folder. If I were in my user directory I'd see "Computer > Local Disk ( C: ) > Users > Username" and each one of those words can be clicked on.</noparse>
     
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    to add to the interesting-stuff-that-doesn't-per-se-answer-the-OP-question but fits:
    win8 will have an up button again
     
    davepermen, Jan 26, 2012
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    That would be one reason to upgrade I guess. :rolleyes:
     
    alaptopdummy, Jan 27, 2012
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