linuxmint / linuxmint/nemo

Backspace shortcut

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Description

Distribution

Fedora 44

Package version

6.6.3

Frequency

Always

Bug description

Pressing backspace goes to parent directory.

Steps to reproduce
  1. Open any directory
  2. Press backspace
Expected behavior

It should go to the previous directory, if there is one.

Additional information

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Research direction

Reproduce the behavior in Nemo 6.6.3 on Fedora 44 by opening a directory and pressing Backspace. Trace the Backspace shortcut handling and verify that it navigates to the previous directory when one exists rather than always opening the parent directory.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
58/100

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