Hi, I think I have found a workaround. Please follow these steps:
1. Click the icon you want to change
2. the browse will pop up
3. move to the directory you stored the image (work even with jpg!) you like
4. in the location bar put '*' and press enter
5. a new browse window will appear but it
there is bug #116443 about the issue
** Changed in: nautilus (Ubuntu)
Importance: Undecided = Low
Assignee: (unassigned) = Ubuntu Desktop Bugs (desktop-bugs)
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file browser won't display files when selecting icon for new launcher
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/314262
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You are correct, I misunderstood the dialogue. Selecting a folder and
then clicking ok allowed me to view the applicable files in the icon
selection window.
I still feel it's a bit confusing though since it never says I'm
browsing for a folder, so I guess maybe it's an enhancement request to
be
If you would like, you could always post your idea in Ubuntu Brainstorm
at https://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/ where it can be discussed. Thanks for
taking the time to share your opinion!
** Changed in: nautilus (Ubuntu)
Status: Incomplete = Invalid
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file browser won't display files when
