Public bug reported: In ancient 2.x versions, in a directory I could just type the name of a subdir and it would be selected. I could use backspace to correct my typing. If I hit enter, the subdir is opened and I can type a new string to select the subdir's contents. This is my desired behavior.
In Nautilus 3.2.1, this doesn't work. The actual behavior is very confusing and annoying. Image a directory /dir/sub1/sub2 and nautilus browsing /dir. Actions: problem 1: Type 'sub1a'. Oops, typo: hit backspace. Nautilus will send you to / instead of deleting the last char 'a' from the text field. problem 2: Because backspace doesn't work, I tried using the delete button in my textfield after selecting the appropriate characters. This doesn't work either: it even deletes the selected files (so although I have a blinking cursor in a text-field, the 'delete' key does not act there. Just like with the backspace) problem 3: Do it again, in /dir/ now type 'sub1'. Hit enter. Now type 'sub2'. Nothing is selected, because the textfield shows sub1. Bottom line: Browsing with the keyboard is half-supported, which is arguably worse than not supporting it at all. This half-supported functionality keeps tricking me and it is frustrating. The functionality of 2.x was more intuitive. It was not in the way of other users, but it made me efficient and happy. ** Affects: nautilus (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided Status: New ** Tags: consistency control keyboard nautilus usability -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Desktop Bugs, which is subscribed to nautilus in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/899952 Title: Nautilus: Browsing filesystem using keyboards is unworkable To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/nautilus/+bug/899952/+subscriptions -- desktop-bugs mailing list desktop-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/desktop-bugs