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.

  • Pantherina@feddit.de
    1·
    10 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·
      10 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·
      10 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.

  • iusearchbtw@lemm.ee
    1·
    10 months ago

    Shame that they gave in to the haters, single click is great. Far more intuitive too, as you’d immediately tell if you ever had to guide your parents around a computer constantly reminding them in which arbitrary situation you’re meant to double click and in which to single click.

  • Ephera@lemmy.ml
    1·
    10 months ago

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

  • penquin@lemm.ee
    0·
    10 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·
      10 months ago

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

        • penquin@lemm.ee
          1·
          10 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.

        • dirtbiker509@lemm.ee
          1·
          10 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·
          10 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