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I have a small problem with the Konqueror file select function. I am forced to use version 2.1.1 in KDE 2.1.1 because my main applications (x-ray astronomy software, eg ciao) require RH linux version 6 or 7.1. Later versions of RH are not fully tested with the applications. I am very happy with KDE nonetheless, and I use many features.

In Konqueror file manager, if I L-click a file it launches with the appropriate application. If I R-click a file while holding down the control key, I select it, and there is a menu that allows to copy it. When I paste it later, sometimes I paste unwanted files that I inadvertently selected, often the top file in the list of files, including one that may be out of view. Sometimes I copy a whole directory that was inadvertently selected in this way, which may cause havoc, and in general this characteristic has caused many errors.

Is there a safe way to select and copy only one file?

I had not fully appreciated these 3 methods. I often select multiple files in detailed list view, and I got into the bad habit of just using Ctl-R click.
thanks!