On Ubuntu, Ctrl-click doesn't select multiple files

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Steps to reproduce

Ctrl+click multiple notes in the Files navigator. They are not selected.
However, Alt+click works to select them, unlike anything else in GNOME.

Did you follow the troubleshooting guide? [Y/N]

Yes

Expected result

Ctrl+click selects multiple files

Actual result

Alt+click selects multiple files

Environment

SYSTEM INFO:
Obsidian version: v1.11.7
Installer version: v1.8.4
Operating system: #180-Ubuntu SMP Fri Jan 9 16:10:31 UTC 2026 5.15.0-170-generic
Login status: not logged in
Language: en
Insider build toggle: off
Live preview: on
Base theme: adapt to system
Community theme: none
Snippets enabled: 0
Restricted mode: off
Plugins installed: 18
Plugins enabled: 16
1: Tasks v7.19.1
2: Front Matter Title v3.13.1
3: Safe Filename Linter v1.1.4
4: Custom Attachment Location v7.5.0
5: Close Similar Tabs v3.1.0
6: Android nomedia v0.1.0
7: Lazy Plugin Loader v1.0.21
8: Copy document as HTML v0.8.1
9: Copy as HTML v1.1.3
10: Link Preview v0.1.4
11: Advanced Tables v0.22.1
12: Calendar v1.5.10
13: Camera v1.8.0
14: Image OCR v0.3.8
15: Trash Explorer v1.2.3
16: Kanban v2.0.51
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Additional information

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Tho this is an annoying deviation from common shortcuts, it is intentional, not a bug. Alt click is used because Ctrl click opens in a new tab. There may be a feature request asking to change it which you could comment on; if not, you could create one. I know it has been discussed before, so definitely check the prior discussions. At the time the developers weren’t inclined to change it.

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