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How to use arrow keys while navigating through file tree?
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How can I use the arrow keys ← → (right and left) to fold or unfold directories (tree nodes) within e.g. Nautilus or Eclipse instead of using the space bar Space? Is it possible to bind this? (Note: This is very useful if you want to fold a parent node while traversing in its child nodes.)
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From Why do i have to shift - right / left key to open and close folders in nautilus, eclipse, etc.?, dating from 2003 to 2009 : I think it boils down to this root issue in GTK: "Please add common keybindings for the TreeView". The reply from a deve…
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