Options/Single-click to open an item

Explorer++

Tools/Options.../Single-click to open an item

System Default:   No

Windows' default mode of operation (in most situations) is

  • single-click on an item to select it (give it focus)
  • double-click to activate it or execute it

The X Window System graphical user interface, popular with Unix/Linux-type operating systems, uses a different approach

  • hover over an item to select it (give it focus)
  • click once to activate it or execute it

Enabling this option causes Explorer++ to behave like an X Window application - in the Files pane only.  Some users may find this more comfortable (less mouse clicks) or faster.

 

Hover time (ms)

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    Info: This behavior is available in Windows as a system-wide setting.  The General page of the Folder Options Control Panel applet provides this functionality.  Explorer++, as it is not a native Windows component, does not obey this setting.