[Solved] Not liking new changes

[Cyprus127]

Hey all.

Did an update, and i don't like the new folder thing installed in V19.3 from V19.1.

So how can i change the folder thing to the older version.

[mikeflan]

Hi and welcome to the forum. I don't know anything about the "new folder thing", but a Timeshift back to a previous snapshot should fix your problem.

[valouch]

A new theme chosen? You can revert it back.

run Menu - Preferences - Welcome Screen:
click First Steps, at Desktop/Panel Layout select Traditional

run Menu - Preferences - Themes:
for Windows Borders & Icons & Controls options select Mint-X
for Mouse Pointer option select DMZ-White
for Desktop option select Linux Mint

[mikeflan]

LM 19.3 Traditional:

LM 19.3 Modern:

The only thing I didn't like about Traditional was the panel icons were not grouped, but I suspect that could be fixed.

You might be able to find a theme that mimics LM 19.1 Traditional.

[Cyprus127]

So in red i can type there, in yellow i can't do anything. driving me nuts when i try and get a location to paste into terminal. how do i get my back to that???

[Cyprus127]

sorry i didn't mess a bit up. by update, i meant new install of Linux Mint Cinnamon. i'm not ready to go with kernel version 5+ yet as some of my hardware may not play well with the new kernel.

[karlchen]

Hello, Cyprus127.

The solution to your problem is right inside your screenshot. The first icon right next to the (non)editable address bar is a toggle.
It switches between "Editable path on/off".

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HTH,
Karl

[Cyprus127]

karlchen, OMG THANK-YOU!!!!!! i've googled soo many thing's trying to figure out that stupid thing for the last 2 days!

it was not like that when i made my switch from windows to mint late 2019.

[Cyprus127]

This can get closed if anyone has got this far.

[RollyShed]

karlchen, OMG THANK-YOU!!!!!! i've googled soo many thing's trying to figure out that stupid thing for the last 2 days!

I've been using it (Linux Mint in a range of versions) for a decade or more and not noticed it so you aren't the only one.

Learn something every day.