nix-config/help/ranger.md
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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: <N>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 <newname>
  • 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.