Chapter 7. The GNOME File Manager
To use the move dialog you simply type in the path where you wish to
move the file. If you want to rename the file you may type the new
name of the file in the path string. The Copy dialog looks and works
exactly the same way as the Move/rename dialog.
If the file you are moving has a symbolic link associated with it – that
is, a virtual link to where the file actually resides – you may select the
Advanced Options tab and select Preserve symlinks. Selecting this will
make sure the link is preserved despite the move.
It is recommended that you use this method of moving a file if it has a
symbolic link associated to it.
Renaming Files
Renaming files in the GNOME File Manager window or on the
desktop can be achieved in two ways.
One method of renaming a file is to right mouse click on the file and
choose the Properties menu item from the pop-up menu. In the
Filename text box you may type in the new name as you wish it to
appear.
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