Ctrl+W: Close Nautilus windowCtrl+T: Open a new tab (same as chrome)Ctrl+H: Toggle the hidden file displayCtrl+Q: Quit NautilusCtrl+L: Show path to current directoryCtrl+1/2: Toggle between list view (1) and icon view (2)Ctrl+Shift+W: Close all Nautilus windows, =Ctrl+QCtrl+Shift+N: Create new folderAlt+Up/DownArrow: Enter parent/child directoryAlt+Left/RightArrow: Navigate forward/backward in history (same as Chrome)Alt+Enter: Show file/folder propertiesAlt+Home: Go to Home directoryF9: Toggle Nautilus sidebarSuper+E: Open a new Nautilus window *
Alt+Tab: Switch between windowsAlt+Shift+Tab: Switch between windows, in reversed orderAlt+F5: Not maximizing the current window (return to normal)Alt+F7: Move current window (using mouse or keyboard arrowkeys)Alt+F8: Resize current window (using mouse or keyboard arrowkeys)Alt+F10: Toggle window maximization
| Shortcut | Function |
|---|---|
Ctrl + W |
Close Nautilus window |
Ctrl + T |
Open a new tab (same as chrome) |
Ctrl + H |
Toggle the hidden file display |
Ctrl + Q |
Quit Nautilus (Close all windows) |
Ctrl + L |
Show path to current directory |
Ctrl + 1/2 |
Toggle between list view (1) and icon view (2) |
Ctrl + Shift + W |
Close all Nautilus windows, = Ctrl + Q |
Ctrl + Shift + N |
Create new folder |
Alt + Up/Down Arrow |
Enter parent/child directory |
Alt + Left/Right Arrow |
Navigate forward/backward in history (same as Chrome) |
Alt + Enter |
Show file/folder properties |
Alt + Home |
Go to Home directory |
F9 |
Toggle Nautilus sidebar |
Super + E |
Open a new Nautilus window * |
Alt + Tab |
Switch between windows |
Alt + Shift + Tab |
Switch between windows, in reversed order |
Alt + F5 |
Not maximizing the current window (return to normal) |
Alt + F7 |
Move current window (using mouse or keyboard arrowkeys) |
Alt + F8 |
Resize current window (using mouse or keyboard arrowkeys) |
Alt + F10 |
Toggle window maximization |
*: Need to bind it to nautilus -w command in system shortcuts.
Link: oschina
Also, backspace does the same thing as alt+left arrow