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-====== The File Manager Window ======+~~NOTOC~~ 
 +{{ :xfce:thunar.png?nolink|}} 
 +====== Thunar - The File Manager Window ====== 
 + 
 +  * **[[#Side Pane|Side Pane]]** 
 +  * **[[#Main Area|Main Area]]** 
 +  * **[[#Toolbar|Toolbar]]** 
 +  * **[[#Search|Search]]**
  
 By default, the file manager window consists of a **Side Pane** on the left, the **Main Area** on the right and a **Location Selector** above the main area. By default, the file manager window consists of a **Side Pane** on the left, the **Main Area** on the right and a **Location Selector** above the main area.
  
-<figure "The File Manager Window"> +<figure "Thunar File Manager Window"> 
-{{:xfce:thunar:file-manager-window.png?nolink&|}}+{{:xfce:thunar:file-manager-window.png?600|Thunar File Manager Window}}
 </figure> </figure>
  
-==== Side Pane ====+---- 
 + 
 +===== Side Pane =====
 The {gui>Side Pane} is organized into three categories of objects: **Devices**, **Places** and **Network**.  The {gui>Side Pane} is organized into three categories of objects: **Devices**, **Places** and **Network**. 
  
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 If your Side Pane starts to get too cluttered with devices and shortcuts, you can temporarily hide items be right-clicking on an empty area of the pane and unchecking the ones you don't need to see. If your Side Pane starts to get too cluttered with devices and shortcuts, you can temporarily hide items be right-clicking on an empty area of the pane and unchecking the ones you don't need to see.
  
-<figure "Show/Hide Side Pane Items">{{:xfce:thunar:side-pane-right-click-menu.png}}</figure>+<figure "Thunar Show/Hide Side Pane Items Right-click Context Menu"> 
 +{{:xfce:thunar:side-pane-right-click-menu.png?600|Thunar Show/Hide Side Pane Items Right-click Context Menu}} 
 +</figure>
  
 In the **Network** section, you will see a single //Browse Network// icon. Clicking this icon will allow you to connect to a server or network share to browse and view files on that server. The file manager will find any computers on your local area network that advertise their ability to serve files. If you want to connect to a server on the internet, or if you do not see the computer you're looking for, you can manually connect to a server by typing in its internet/network address in the toolbar of the Location Selector. After successfully connecting to a share, a shortcut for it will appear under **Network** in the side pane. In the **Network** section, you will see a single //Browse Network// icon. Clicking this icon will allow you to connect to a server or network share to browse and view files on that server. The file manager will find any computers on your local area network that advertise their ability to serve files. If you want to connect to a server on the internet, or if you do not see the computer you're looking for, you can manually connect to a server by typing in its internet/network address in the toolbar of the Location Selector. After successfully connecting to a share, a shortcut for it will appear under **Network** in the side pane.
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 If you prefer the classic tree view of the file system, that option is available by selecting {gui>View>Side Pane>Tree}. As you might expect, shortcuts are not available in this view. If you prefer the classic tree view of the file system, that option is available by selecting {gui>View>Side Pane>Tree}. As you might expect, shortcuts are not available in this view.
  
-==== Main Area ====+[[|Back to Top]] 
 +---- 
 + 
 +===== Main Area =====
 The **Main Area** will always display the contents of the current folder. Double-click on folders to enter them and right-click on files or folders to bring up a context menu offering additional options for them. Select multiple files or folders by using the standard {key>Shift-click} or {key>Ctrl-click} method (for contiguous and non-contiguous items respectively). An alternate method for selecting contiguous items is to drag a rectangle over them with the mouse. The **Main Area** will always display the contents of the current folder. Double-click on folders to enter them and right-click on files or folders to bring up a context menu offering additional options for them. Select multiple files or folders by using the standard {key>Shift-click} or {key>Ctrl-click} method (for contiguous and non-contiguous items respectively). An alternate method for selecting contiguous items is to drag a rectangle over them with the mouse.
  
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 <figure "Side Pane in Tree View - Main Window as Detailed List"> <figure "Side Pane in Tree View - Main Window as Detailed List">
-{{:xfce:thunar:tree-view.png?600|}}+{{:xfce:thunar:tree-view.png?600|Side Pane in Tree View - Main Window as Detailed List}}
 </figure> </figure>
  
-When in //Detailed List// mode, you have the option of configuring which columns are visible by selecting {gui>View>Configure Columns...} from the main menu.+When in //Detailed List// mode, you have the option of configuring which columns are visible by selecting {gui>View>Configure Columns...} from the main menu. Alternatively you can just right-click on any column head.
  
 <figure "Visible Columns in the Detailed List View"> <figure "Visible Columns in the Detailed List View">
-{{:xfce::thunar:visible-columns.png?nolink&|}}+{{:xfce::thunar:visible-columns.png|Visible Columns in the Detailed List View}}
 </figure> </figure>
  
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 ? Column Sizing ? Column Sizing
 ! Select the option {gui>Automatically expand columns as needed} if you want the list view columns to expand automatically if needed to ensure the text is fully visible. ! Select the option {gui>Automatically expand columns as needed} if you want the list view columns to expand automatically if needed to ensure the text is fully visible.
 +? Size Column of Folders
 +! If enabled, the size column of folders will show the number of containing files. On slow drives and remote locations, this might have a performance impact. The options are: {gui>Always}, {gui>Never} and {gui>Only for local files} 
 +
 +[[|Back to Top]]
 +----
 +
 +===== Toolbar =====
 +
 +The toolbar provides various elements for quick access, like going to the home folder, the parent folder to the last visited folders. The most prominent element is the location selector. 
  
-==== Location Selector ==== 
 The **Location Selector** shows the path to the current folder starting from the root directory (or the URL in the case of a network share). The path can be displayed in either a //Pathbar// or //Toolbar// style by clicking {gui>View>Location Selector} from the menu.  The **Location Selector** shows the path to the current folder starting from the root directory (or the URL in the case of a network share). The path can be displayed in either a //Pathbar// or //Toolbar// style by clicking {gui>View>Location Selector} from the menu. 
  
 <figure "Location Selector Style Options"> <figure "Location Selector Style Options">
-{{:xfce:thunar:pathbar-vs-toolbar.png?nolink&|Toolbar Style}}+{{:xfce:thunar:pathbar-vs-toolbar.png?600|Location Selector Style Options}}
 </figure> </figure>
  
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 Clicking the "edit" pencil at the //Pathbar Style// will temporary transform it into //Toolbar Style//, so that you can copy/paste the path. Clicking the "edit" pencil at the //Pathbar Style// will temporary transform it into //Toolbar Style//, so that you can copy/paste the path.
 +
 +==== Toolbar customization ====
 +
 +Since thunar 4.17.8 it is possible to customize the toolbar. Toolbar widgets can be moved on the bar and unwanted widgets can be hidden. For doing so, go to {gui>View>Configure Toolbar...}. Note that all custom actions which appear on folders as well can be used in the toolbar.
 +
 +<figure "Toolbar Customization">
 +{{:xfce:thunar:toolbar-customization.png?600|Toolbar Customization}}
 +</figure>
  
 See the [[:xfce:thunar:preferences|File Management Preferences]] section for additional customization options. See the [[:xfce:thunar:preferences|File Management Preferences]] section for additional customization options.
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 [[|Back To Top]] [[|Back To Top]]
 ---- ----
-[[:xfce:thunar:|Back to Thunar documentation page]] 
  
 +==== Search ====
 +
 +By clicking on the magnifying glass in the toolbar, or by pressing ''CTRL+F'', you can enter the search mode of thunar. Now start typing in order to trigger a recursive search from within the current folder.
 +
 +<figure "Recursive Search">
 +{{:xfce:thunar:search.png?600|Recursive Search}}
 +</figure>
 +
 +The spinner will show you when the search finished. You can right-click on any early result during a search. Click the magnifying glass or press ''ESC'' in order to stop an ongoing search.
 +
 +[[|Back To Top]]
 +----
 +[[:xfce:thunar:|Return to Thunar Main Documentation Page]]