I often prefer to navigate by keyboard. Having selected a file by typing part of its name, I would like to be able to download it (for editing) by hitting Return. At present, hitting Return lets one rename the file. Similarly for folders: I wish to be able to hit Return to open the folder, not rename it. I rename folders/files very rarely, but open folders and download files many many times a day, therefore I find the rename option a nuisance. I know Mac guidelines are being followed here, whereas hitting Return to open a file is Windows-like -- but sometimes Windows has the right idea! Having to reach for the mouse to double-click is a pain.
OK there are keyboard equivalents (Cmd-E for edit and Cmd-downarrow to open a folder) but it is a pain to have to think "which one do I want now?" because if I get it the wrong way round then trouble. Also, Cmd-E is non-standard.
There must be other users who would like this use of Return. For anyone used to command lines (or Windows) it is natural to hit Return for "action". Even typing an address in a browser: you hit Return for a response.
Would it be possible to have a toggle between the two systems, so the user can chose? On the rare occasions when I need to rename several files I could then switch to the current system, do the renaming, and then switch back. Heaven! Adding such a toggle would involve a very minor programme change: just a new preference entry and change a couple of lines of keyboard code.
Anyone else think this a good idea?
Thanks
