linuxmint / linuxmint/nemo

Feature request: Add delayed hover selection for single-click mode (like Thunar)

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Description

Good day I have a suggestion regarding Nemo, I use the behavior open folders with a single click and I would like Nemo to do as Thunar that when putting the mouse over the folder select it automatically.

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Research direction

Start by locating Nemo's single-click navigation and pointer-hover selection behavior, then compare the requested behavior with Thunar's delayed hover selection. Determine the expected delay and how folders should be selected without changing single-click opening. Done means the behavior works consistently in single-click mode and does not interfere with normal pointer movement or double-click mode.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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