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How to select a file without opening it?

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This is probably a quite trivial question, but I cannot seem to find the answer on-line. I set my file browser to single click opening as it is easier to work with, but, since clicking opens the file or folder, I can't seem to find the way to select a single file or folder...

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answered 2 Years ago iriousutur · Accepted Answer

I am using pantheon file manager which also open file on single click.

So if I have to select a file I have to

Use Ctrl+Click on file

Select the the file by drawing selection box by dragging the mouse.

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