Navigation in Trees

You can use the following keys and key combinations to navigate in tree structures.

Windows Navigation Macintosh Navigation Action
Down Arrow Down Arrow Click to move the selection down one. When the tree control gets focus, use the Down arrow to move the focus to the first node.
Up Arrow Up Arrow Click to move the selection up one item.
Right Arrow Right Arrow Click to open a selected branch node. If a branch is already open, the system selects the first child node.
Left Arrow Left Arrow Click to close a selected branch node. If a leaf node or a closed branch node is currently selected, the system selects the parent node.
SPACEBAR or * (asterisk on numeric keypad) SPACEBAR Click to open or close a selected branch node (toggles the state).
+ (plus sign on numeric keypad) Click to open a selected branch node.
- (minus sign on numeric keypad) Click to close a selected branch node.
CTRL+Arrow keys Click to move the focus, but not select a node. Use the SPACEBAR to select a node.
HOME Home (Macintosh)

Fn+Left Arrow (MacBook)

Click to move the selection to the top of the list.
END End (Macintosh)

Fn+Right Arrow (MacBook)

Click to move the selection to the bottom of the list.
Page up/Page down Page up/Page down Click to move the selection up/down one page.