I'm on 12.04 Desktop. When browsing the file system, it's convenient to type Ctrl+L so as to get the file path "Location" to render as a string; I can then modify the file path or even paste something in and get redirected right where I want to go.
But often, after typing Ctrl+L, I find myself wanting to revert back to the normal way Nautilus renders the file path (as a series of buttons/links). What's the magical shortcut to "undo" Ctrl+L and go back to "normal mode"? Thanks in advance!
Just press esc. Also make sure that location bar is focused while pressing esc.
Focus the address bar and hit Enter :)
You can also press Enter with the same or a different path.
It will change back to the normal button mode.
Edit: What you want to do is push the / key to type in an address. After you type it in, it will automatically revert to the pathbar (which is called 'breadcrumbs', by the way).
To permanently change it, open a terminal and type:
gconf-editor
On the left hand side, expand apps, nautilus, then click on preferences.
Now on the right-hand side, check / uncheck always_use_location_entry.
Don't get Confused :)
You press ctrl + l and shown directory path.
then looses focus and try to press other keys to get rid of it. so
->>> Click on address bar and press Enter
