Enhance Folder Navigation by Merging Fold/Unfold and Arrow Keys

[ajaberi]

Description:
Currently in Everything, the left and right arrow keys in the outline folder have two separate functions

1. Fold/Unfold (expand or collapse the folder)
2. Navigation (move up or down in the hierarchy)

This separation requires users to perform multiple steps to achieve both actions

Current vs Proposed Behavior

1. Left Arrow Key

* Current behavior
When the user is on folder 1 1 and presses the left arrow

1. First they enter folder 1
2. Pressing left again folds folder 1

* Proposed behavior
Pressing the left arrow once should both enter folder 1 and fold it simultaneously

* Rationale
When a user is on 1 1 and presses left, it indicates they are ignoring sibling nodes or higher levels. Folding the folder at the same time is logical and provides a smoother user experience

2. Right Arrow Key

* Current behavior
When folder 1 is folded and the user presses right

1. Folder 1 unfolds
2. The user must press right again to jump to 1 1

* Proposed behavior
Pressing the right arrow once should both unfold folder 1 and jump to 1 1

* Rationale
When a user presses right on a folded folder 1, the intention is usually to access its child nodes. Performing both actions at once is logical and improves workflow efficiency

Benefits

* Fewer steps and faster navigation
* Combines functions without losing any existing capabilities
* Provides a more intuitive and logical user experience

[void]

I have to follow Windows Explorer / stock treeview control as the default.

Left = if expanded, collapse.
Left = if collapsed, move up.

Backspace = move up.
Alt + up = move up.

Pressing the left arrow once should both enter folder 1 and fold it simultaneously
Pressing the right arrow once should both unfold folder 1 and jump to 1 1

I will consider an option to do this.

Thank you for the suggestion.