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Open the Files app

ShiftAltM

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In ChromeOS, Shift + Alt + M will open the Files app.

Where it works: Anywhere

Where this comes from

Chromebook keyboard shortcuts - Chromebook Help

Documentation checked on 2026-09-14. That is a documentation review, not a test run inside the application.

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