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KDE Goes and Does It (Double-Click By Default, That Is) - OMG! Linux (www.omglinux.com)
submitted 9 months ago by AnActOfCreation@programming.dev to c/linux@lemmy.ml
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  • 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.

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[–] Pantherina@feddit.de 1 points 9 months ago (4 children)

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.

[–] Drito@sh.itjust.works 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

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.

[–] Pantherina@feddit.de 0 points 9 months ago

This is the only way that makes sense.

[–] cygon@lemmy.world 1 points 9 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.

[–] Jomosoto@discuss.tchncs.de 0 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)
  • Ctrl + Click, F2
  • Just drag and drop the file
  • Ctrl + Click

I prefer single click, but I agree that there are situations where double click is more convenient

[–] Pantherina@feddit.de 0 points 9 months ago (1 children)

That sounds way worse than double click haha. I have set F2 to Volume (the rest is the normal F keys)

[–] optissima@lemmy.world 0 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Volume what? Mute?

[–] Pantherina@feddit.de 0 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

Dont know, I think F1 F2 are up and down, F3 is normal again and would be mute.

I am weird and didnt like sticky Fn keys like it is preconfigured on Thinkpads

[–] westyvw@lemm.ee 0 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Single click is so much better. Vastly superior.

How do I live? Without carpal tunnel.

[–] Pantherina@feddit.de 0 points 9 months ago

Okay okay I give it a try