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Double-click empty space to go to the parent folder

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Mac guide · GJ File Manager 2.98 · macOS 14+

The problem

Deep folder structures can make repeated trips to navigation controls tiring. An empty-area gesture offers a consistent mouse action.

A practical answer

GJ File Manager can map an empty-area double-click to parent-folder navigation. It is distinct from opening a file by double-clicking it.

Step by step

  1. Open mouse behavior in Settings and inspect the empty-area double-click action.
  2. Set it to navigate up, then enter a sample subfolder.
  3. Double-click empty space in the file area and verify the parent path.
  4. Double-click a folder to enter it and compare the two actions.
Double-click empty space to go to the parent folder — Real product screenshot · sample files · Chinese interface
Double-click empty space to go to the parent folder — Real product screenshot · sample files · Chinese interface

Know the limits

Your configuration wins. Workspace boundaries or an inaccessible parent may limit upward navigation.

Common question

Why did double-clicking a file not go up?

The gesture applies to empty space. Double-clicking an item performs its opening action.

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