3

Running the Odin beta 2 release. I referred to some past answers but could not find the right setting to configure double-click to open a folder in Files.

 gsettings set io.elementary.files.preferences single-click false
No such key “single-click”

I tried the dconf-editor too, the single-click setting couldn't be found inside the files menu: dconf screenshot

1 Answer 1

2

Odin no longer supports a choice of single-click/double-click modes I am afraid. There is just one "mixed" mode where single clicking on a folder icon navigates and clicking on a file icon selects. There are still several ways to select a folder:

  • Click on the helper emblem
  • Hold down Shift or Control key and click
  • Click on white space and drag to rubberband select
  • (In List View) click on the Size, Type or Modified column
2
  • 2
    The decision to remove the double-click mode seems to be final, see this comment by Cassidy James. There really doesn't seem to be any way of changing this, except for forking Files.
    – csha
    Commented Aug 1, 2021 at 17:16
  • This situation really sucks... I miss double click
    – Suchipi
    Commented Aug 27, 2021 at 3:16

Your Answer

By clicking “Post Your Answer”, you agree to our terms of service and acknowledge you have read our privacy policy.

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged or ask your own question.