Public bug reported:
Binary package hint: ubuntu-desktop
Summary:
When editing the properites of an object, let it be in Nautilus,
Rhythmbox, or any other Gnome application, there is no way to cancel the
operation and revert to the original values.
Sometimes this is not a problem, when there's only _one_ edited value
and we remember the original value, but in general this causes a lot of
trouble to new and experienced users.
Most important it sets the burden on the user to undo any accidental
damage or mistake.
Steps to reproduce:
1. Open a Nautilus window.
2. Right click on a file and enter the properties dialog.
3. Change the file name to some stupid value. Wait one hour until you have
forgotten the original value :-)
4. Close the window with either the Ctrl+W shortcut or Close button.
What happens:
The new wrong value is stored, independent on the way we close the
window.
What should happen:
The dialog should offer the user a way to undo the change before closing
the window. Even if the guideline is to apply instantly these changes,
the changes should be reverted unless the user confirms them.
Related bugs:
The same problem appears in Rhythmbox when editing the properties of a
song.
Linux release: Ubuntu 6.10 with latest updates
** Affects: ubuntu-meta (Ubuntu)
Importance: Undecided
Status: Unconfirmed
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No "undo" or "cancel" button on property dialogs
https://launchpad.net/bugs/74975
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