## Ranger ### Movement Keys - Scroll down: `j` - Scroll up: `k` - Go back one directory: `h` - Go forward one directory *or* open the selected file: `l` - Move to the top of the file list: `gg` - Move to the bottom of the file list: `G` - Go to the Nth file: `gg` - Go to the home directory: `gh` - Go to the root directory: `gr` - Quit ranger: `q` ### Useful Things - Search for files in the current directory: `/` - Quickly find and automatically open files that match the pattern: `f` - Manually choose software to open the selected file with: `r` - Edit the selected file in your editor of choice: `E` - Switch back to the terminal and cd to the current directory: `S` - Toggle hidden files: `zh` ### Other Commands - Enter command mode: `:` - Change how files are sorted: `o` - Sort by size: `s` - Sort by file type: `t` - Sort by last modified: `m` - Sort by date created: `c` - Sort by time accessed: `a` - Sort alphabetically (default): `b` - Reverse the results: `r` - Randomize the results: `z` - Rename the selected file: `:r ` - Edit an existing filename: `A` ### Other notes - You should never use ranger to manipulate files. Ranger does one thing and does it well: explore files. - You should not use tabs in ranger. What you would do with tabs can be accomplished easier with the terminal. - Although bookmarks are a feature in ranger, your file management should be simple enough that bookmarks aren't required.