KDE Plasma 6 will require users to double-click on files and folders to open them (by default; the setting is configurable). Controversial change? It
  • KDE Plasma 6 will require users to double-click on files and folders to open them by default.
  • This change is controversial for those familiar with single-click behavior in KDE Plasma.
  • Click behavior in KDE Plasma 6 is configurable, allowing users to choose between single-click and double-click.

https://archive.ph/BseL3

This is one of the first things I always tweak in KDE, so I love this change, but I’m curious how others feel.

  • Ephera@lemmy.ml
    1·
    7 months ago

    My parents found single-click much more intuitive, because everything else (web browser, phone) uses single-click.

  • Pantherina@feddit.de
    1·
    7 months ago

    For all those single-click fans:

    • how do you quickly rename a file?
    • how do you even drag-drop instead of opening stuff?
    • how do you select files?
    • how do you live?

    Saying “well kids use web stuff and Android and dont know what a single click is” is basically neglecting the use of a mouse. I love at least 3 buttons, hovering and fast clicks.

    • cygon@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      7 months ago

      Q1: Select (see Q3) + F2

      Q2: Same way as double-click people. A file only opens if I click, not when I press the mouse button and drag the file around.

      Q3: I draw a small selection frame over it, or press the control key when clicking (I have the hand there any, especially if my next input will be Ctrl+C/X and Ctrl+V

      Q4: I just do. Sometimes I relax by playing shooters with the “invert mouse” option turned on :D

      I have never had a cell phone or smart phone in my life, single-click was the default when I switched to Linux, I gave it a try and I liked it.

    • Drito@sh.itjust.works
      1·
      7 months ago

      I don’t use KDE but I suppose the click is detected on button release, not during the press. It should adress all these questions.

  • penquin@lemm.ee
    0·
    7 months ago

    I’m a single click person, but I welcome this change. Those who like single click already know where to change it. This is good for new users.

    • Eager Eagle@lemmy.worldEnglish
      0·
      7 months ago

      It makes file system navigation much faster and more pleasant imo, I’m definitely reverting this.

        • dirtbiker509@lemm.ee
          1·
          7 months ago

          I haven’t tried it but if it works the same as a mobile OS you long click to select. Single click to execute.

          Edit: apparently that’s not how it works. There is a checkbox on every icon that you have to click directly on the check box to select/unselect.

        • Eager Eagle@lemmy.worldEnglish
          1·
          7 months ago

          personally, I don’t like the plus icons (I’d prefer it if they were simple checkboxes), so any one of:

          • (mouse-only) drag a selection box from an empty area
          • (mouse-only) right click directly, already opening the context menu to copy, cut, rename, share, etc - which is often the goal when selecting a single item.
          • Ctrl+Click
          • Shift+Click
          • (kb-only) Arrow keys
        • penquin@lemm.ee
          1·
          7 months ago

          I’ve always used the little plus sign on icons. It’s ingrained into my brain. I even did the same on windows before switching to Linux 6 years ago. Single click and the little check box on Windows.