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> Once I discovered that Ctrl-L can bring up the url/file path I found it at least usable. This seems to be the same shortcut on Gnome and Windows, so I'm curi

> Once I discovered that Ctrl-L can bring up the url/file path I found it at least usable. This seems to be the same shortcut on Gnome and Windows, so I'm curious where it comes from.

mseepgood 6y ago
> I'm curious where it comes from. Web browsers. Ctrl-L = focus location bar since at least Netscape Navigator.
- aloisdg 6y ago
  I didnt know about ctrl+l. I use Alt+D all the time.
maxerickson 6y ago
Netscape Navigator on Mac used it in 1999: https://www.w3.org/WAI/UA/netscape-keyboard.html https://www.w3.org/WAI/UA/netscape-keyboard.html I don't have a thought of where to check next. It could originate there, as a mnemonic for command+link.
- ziml77 6y ago
  It's "L" is because it focuses the location bar.