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user interface

rovr’s user interface is composed of several panels. you can navigate between them using the keyboard.

the main panels are:

  • pinned folder sidebar: a list of your favorite or frequently accessed folders. (focus with s)
  • file list: the main panel, showing the files and folders in the current directory.
  • preview sidebar: shows a preview of the selected file or folder. (focus with i)
  • footer: contains three smaller panels:
    • processes list: shows ongoing processes like copying or deleting files. (focus with f6)
    • metadata list: displays metadata for the selected item. (focus with m)
    • clipboard list: shows items that you have copied or cut. (focus with c)

to return focus to the main file list from any other panel, press esc.

you can show or hide panels to customize your view:

  • pinned folder sidebar: shift+s
  • preview sidebar: shift+i
  • footer (all three panels): shift+f

rovr supports tabs to manage multiple file list views simultaneously.

  • create a new tab: n
  • close the current tab: w
  • go to the next tab: ctrl+j
  • go to the previous tab: ctrl+k