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Zignd
Asked: 2013-04-29 06:16:00 +0800 CST

Is it possible to use the Backspace key in Files 3.6 to return to the previous directory like in Nautilus?

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If there is something that I'm really addicted is in pushing the Backspace key every time I want to return to the previous directory in the old file manager (Nautilus), but now with Files I can't do it.

So I'd like to know how to do it on Files, or if there is any plugin that fits my purpose?

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2 Answers

  1. BackSpace was used to go to the parent dir. Anyway, in order to restore the Backspace functionality, replace the following line

    ; (gtk_accel_path "<Actions>/ShellActions/Up" "<Alt>Up")

    with

    (gtk_accel_path "<Actions>/ShellActions/Up" "BackSpace")

    in ~/.config/nautilus/accels

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  2. While Raghunandan solution didn't work for me, I discovered that alt+left arrow does work (and alt+right arrow drills down directories already visited).

    I'm also missing the backspace navigation and would be happy to restore it.

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