On 10/14/20, kaye n <guik...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> > Let's say there are three files with the names - >> > apple-pie >> > banana-split >> > orange-juice >> > >> > On the file manager window, I would type the letter o and the file >> > 'orange-juice' would be selected. However, I would also want the >> > ability to select that file by typing j (for juice). >> > >> > This is possible with another file manager, but not with Thunar as far >> > as I can tell. >> > Am I wrong? What other file managers would you recommend for my >> > Debian system that has that feature?
Don't know if you're in Stable, OldStable, Testing, etc., but at least the Testing version of 'pcmanfm-qt' has that feature, you can try it. Maybe also 'nautilus', but I'm not sure and can't check it now. > I realize my question may be an eye-roller for some people, but > > "as I learnt to read years ago," > > is the type of answer that makes non-Linux users think that we're a bunch > of elitist snob. Bad answer, certainly. > Thanks anyway Hope this options serve your purpose. Best regards.