I'm on 12.04 Desktop. When browsing the file system, it's convenient to type Ctrl+L so as to get the file path "Location" to render as a string; I can then modify the file path or even paste something in and get redirected right where I want to go.
But often, after typing Ctrl+L, I find myself wanting to revert back to the normal way Nautilus renders the file path (as a series of buttons/links). What's the magical shortcut to "undo" Ctrl+L and go back to "normal mode"? Thanks in advance!
05 Answers
Just press esc. Also make sure that location bar is focused while pressing esc.
0Focus the address bar and hit Enter :)
1You can also press Enter with the same or a different path.
It will change back to the normal button mode.
Edit: What you want to do is push the / key to type in an address. After you type it in, it will automatically revert to the pathbar (which is called 'breadcrumbs', by the way).
To permanently change it, open a terminal and type:
gconf-editor
On the left hand side, expand apps, nautilus, then click on preferences.
Now on the right-hand side, check / uncheck always_use_location_entry.
Don't get Confused :)
You press ctrl + l and shown directory path.
then looses focus and try to press other keys to get rid of it. so
->>> Click on address bar and press Enter
