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
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Nautilus: Browsing filesystem using keyboards is unworkable
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