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AlikElzin-kilaka
Asked: 2011-05-17 12:05:17 +0800 CST

How do I define a file context options keyboard shortcut?

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When selecting a file in Nautilus, I would like to see the context options of the file (mouse right click) using the keyboard and not the mouse.

Example, when i iterate over the list of files in a folder with the arrows, and one of the files is an archive, I would like to extract the file here without the need to go to the mouse.

It is MUCH healthier to work with the keyboard.

Thanks.

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2 Answers

  1. Best Answer

    This shortcut works for me (assuming keyboards without the "menu" key): Shift + F10

    Then you can use arrows to navigate up and down the context menu.

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  2. When in Nauitlus you can access the menubar with the Alt + any underlined letter in the menu. For instance, to access the File menu Press Alt + F.

    To extract a file using the keyboard.

    1. Arrow down to the file you want to extract.
    2. Press Alt + E to access the Edit menu.
    3. Arrow down to "Extract Here".
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