How to Select Multiple Downloads on Your Device
Learn the simple steps to select multiple downloads using Ctrl, Shift, or check boxes for easy file management.
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To select multiple downloads on most platforms, hold down the Ctrl key (Cmd on Macs) while clicking on each item you want to download. If the items are listed consecutively, you can click the first item, hold down Shift, and then click the last item to select everything in between. Some platforms might also offer check boxes next to items; in such cases, simply check all the boxes for the files you wish to download.
FAQs & Answers
- How do I select multiple files to download on Windows? To select multiple files on Windows, hold down the Ctrl key while clicking on each file you wish to download. For consecutive files, click the first file, hold down the Shift key, and then click the last file to select all in between.
- Is there a way to select multiple downloads on a Mac? Yes, on a Mac, you can select multiple downloads by holding down the Cmd key while clicking on each item. For consecutive downloads, click the first item, hold Shift, and click the last item to select the range.
- What should I do if there are checkboxes next to the files? If checkboxes are available next to the files, simply click the checkboxes for all the items you want to download, which allows for an easier selection process.
- Can I select all downloads at once? Yes, if using checkboxes, you can check the box next to 'Select All' if available, or use the Ctrl+A (Cmd+A on Mac) shortcut to select all files in the current directory.