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How to find 'Edit' in file manager window

Asked by George Bohannon

I'm trying to find out how to change the file manager (folder) options in Ubuntu 12.04. The Ubuntu Desktop Guide says this:

File manager behavior preferences
You can control whether you single-click or double-click files, whether folders are opened in new windows, how executable text files are handled, and the trash behavior. In any file manager window, click Edit ▸ Preferences and select the Behavior tab.

However, I cannot even find the Edit button. What am I missing here?

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Best wojox (wojox) said : 		#1

Give your file manager focus and Alt + E

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wojox (wojox) said : 		#2

Remember the controls are in the top panel now. =)

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George Bohannon (gbohanno) said : 		#3

Thanks wojox, that solved my question.

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George Bohannon (gbohanno) said : 		#4

Thanks. I'm still getting used to the desktop interface. Just installed this yesterday. It was a struggle just to open a terminal the first time. But now I know.