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xfce:thunar:the-file-manager-window [2022/03/29 21:58] – [Toolbar customization] alexxconsxfce:thunar:the-file-manager-window [2024/12/11 11:03] (current) – kevinbowen
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 ~~NOTOC~~ ~~NOTOC~~
-{{ :xfce:xfce.thunar.png?no link|}}+{{ :xfce:thunar.png?nolink|}}
 ====== Thunar - The File Manager Window ====== ====== Thunar - The File Manager Window ======
  
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   * **[[#Main Area|Main Area]]**   * **[[#Main Area|Main Area]]**
   * **[[#Toolbar|Toolbar]]**   * **[[#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>
  
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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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 <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} 
  
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 <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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 ==== Toolbar customization ==== ==== 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. Fo doing so check {gui>View>Configure Toolbar...}. Note that all custom actions which appear on folders as well can be used in the toolbar.+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"> <figure "Toolbar Customization">
-{{:xfce:thunar:toolbar-customization.png?nolink&|Toolbar Customization}}+{{:xfce:thunar:toolbar-customization.png?600|Toolbar Customization}}
 </figure> </figure>
  
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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.
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 +<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.
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 +[[|Back To Top]]
 +----
 +[[:xfce:thunar:|Return to Thunar Main Documentation Page]]