It is not a bug. But check if the [ALT] key is bounded as shortcut for another action.
Hint: go to keyboard preferences > Layouts [Tab] > Options... [Btn]: and make sure that you don't use [ALT] as a key for changing layout or choosing 3rd level. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Desktop Packages, which is subscribed to nautilus in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/848310 Title: Alt+Enter doesn't work Status in “nautilus” package in Ubuntu: New Bug description: When pressing Alt+Enter to view folder (or file) properties, instead of opening the properties window it opens all the selected files in different tabs within the current nautilus window. ProblemType: Bug DistroRelease: Ubuntu 11.10 Package: nautilus 1:3.1.90-0ubuntu3 ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 3.0.0-11.17-generic 3.0.4 Uname: Linux 3.0.0-11-generic x86_64 NonfreeKernelModules: wl ApportVersion: 1.22.1-0ubuntu2 Architecture: amd64 Date: Mon Sep 12 18:17:38 2011 InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 11.10 "Oneiric Ocelot" - Beta amd64 (20110901) SourcePackage: nautilus UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install) To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/nautilus/+bug/848310/+subscriptions -- Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~desktop-packages Post to : desktop-packages@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~desktop-packages More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp