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Letter search: filter the file list without clicking a field

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Mac guide · GJ File Manager 2.98 · macOS 14+

The problem

Predictable filenames let you narrow candidates directly while browsing. You do not always need to move focus into a search box.

A practical answer

With file browsing focused, GJ File Manager accepts ASCII letters and digits as a letter query. Escape clears it and Backspace removes one character.

Step by step

  1. Click the file area with no rename or text field active.
  2. Type letters such as pro and inspect matching items.
  3. Use Backspace to correct the query.
  4. Press Escape to clear it and resume browsing.
Letter search: filter the file list without clicking a field — Real product screenshot · sample files · Chinese interface
Letter search: filter the file list without clicking a field — Real product screenshot · sample files · Chinese interface

Know the limits

This is not cross-disk full-text search. When a text field has focus, typing belongs to that field. Matching items are grouped before other items; nonmatches are not deleted. Chinese names can also match their pinyin initials.

Common question

Can I type any Chinese character here?

This shortcut handles ASCII letters and digits. Use the top search field for a complete Chinese filename.

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