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I have found that using the shift or Ctrl keys in combination with the mouse does not work for selecting multiple files in Nautilus list view on 14.04. I have seen numerous posts stating that this works. I have also seen posts suggesting that compviz is involved. However these posts are all 6-10 years old and I would like a modern answer that will allow me to do multiple selection in list view.

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Multiple selections can be achieved via clicking on a file and using Shift + Arrow Up (or Arrow Down).

As shown in Select multiple non-consecutive files in Nautilus using only the keyboard , it is possible to make non-consecutive selection via holding Ctrl , press Space once , and use mouse to select multiple files. Note: this is only active while you hold Ctrl. Once you let go, non-consecutive selection becomes inactive.

Non-consecutive selection can be used with both list and icon view. Below is example with icon view

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  • The user is already indicating that he knows how it works but it is not working for the version he uses. Explaining how it should work does not seem helpful. Jul 7, 2021 at 11:16

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