How do I type a path or URL directly into Nautilus?

Solution 1:

Pressing Ctrl+L allows you to type in a path:

Screenshots:

Ubuntu 11.04 and below: Nautilus 2.3x

Ubuntu 11.10 and 12.04: Nautilus 3 Screenshot

To change this permanently see here: Typing location path instead of clicking directory buttons in the file picker dialog?

Solution 2:

Another tricky is just to press / Then you can type path with automcomplete options when double tab click.

It will lead you to write the absolute path which means starting from /.

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Pressing Ctrl+L give you the path of your current location and you can from change your path.

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