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xfce:thunar:the-file-manager-window [2022/03/29 21:58] – [Toolbar customization] alexxconsxfce:thunar:the-file-manager-window [2022/12/14 22:08] (current) – [Search] alexxcons
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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.
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-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">
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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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 ==== 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">
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 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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 +==== Search ====
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 +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?nolink&|Recursive Search}}
 +</figure>
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 +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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