Tip #772 - Inverse Selections
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Inverse Selections
Have you ever needed to select *most* of the files in a folder using Windows
Explorer? Maybe you're copying them to a floppy, moving them to new home, or
doing some other type of exciting file management activity.
In any case, it can be a hassle since most of us just select
up to the first file we don't want, do whatever it was we were going to do
with the files, then move on to the next section. Here's a better way!
First, select the files you DON'T want. If there
are multiple files that you don't want, hold down your Ctrl key
as you select the files. I know, it sounds like I've finally lost it, but stick
with me here.
Next, go to the Edit menu and select " Invert Selection " from
the menu.
The files you selected previously are now deselected and everything else is
selected. It's almost like magic, isn't it?
Want another one? OK, take this:
Go into the folder with the files you want, hit Ctrl+A (that
will select the whole mess).
Next, hold down your Ctrl key and click the files you don't
want. That'll deselect 'em good.
~ Steve
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