The existing “Reload content” action in the Files app is currently located inside the pull-down / overflow menu.
This makes the action less visible and requires an extra step whenever a user wants to reload the contents of the current directory.
For example, when files have been added or changed externally, or when the displayed folder contents appear to be out of date, it is useful to be able to quickly reload the current directory.
At the moment, the user first has to open the menu and then select “Reload content”.
Describe the solution you'd like
I would like to suggest adding a small, permanently visible reload / refresh button to the Files toolbar.
For example, it could be placed next to the “+ New” button in the header of the current file view, near “All files”.
Clicking this button would perform the same action as the existing “Reload content” menu item.
For example:
All files + New ↻
This would make reloading the current directory:
- easier to discover;
- available with one click;
- more convenient when the current directory needs to be refreshed;
- more consistent with other Nextcloud apps.
For comparison, Nextcloud Mail already provides a visible reload button in its toolbar. Using a similar approach in Files would make the interaction more consistent across Nextcloud apps.
The existing “Reload content” entry in the menu could remain available as well, if desired.
Describe alternatives you've considered
The existing option in the pull-down menu works, but it requires opening the menu every time and is not immediately visible.
Reloading the entire browser page is another option, but this is less convenient than having a dedicated action for reloading the current directory.
Additional context
Tested / observed on:
Nextcloud Hub 26 Spring (34.0.4)
Current Files behavior
“Reload content” is currently available inside the pull-down menu:
Suggested Files toolbar
Add a visible reload icon directly in the Files toolbar, for example next to “+ New”:
Existing behavior in Nextcloud Mail
For UI consistency, Nextcloud Mail already has a visible reload button in its toolbar, providing an existing Nextcloud UI pattern for this action:
The existing “Reload content” action in the Files app is currently located inside the pull-down / overflow menu.
This makes the action less visible and requires an extra step whenever a user wants to reload the contents of the current directory.
For example, when files have been added or changed externally, or when the displayed folder contents appear to be out of date, it is useful to be able to quickly reload the current directory.
At the moment, the user first has to open the menu and then select “Reload content”.
Describe the solution you'd like
I would like to suggest adding a small, permanently visible reload / refresh button to the Files toolbar.
For example, it could be placed next to the “+ New” button in the header of the current file view, near “All files”.
Clicking this button would perform the same action as the existing “Reload content” menu item.
For example:
All files + New ↻This would make reloading the current directory:
For comparison, Nextcloud Mail already provides a visible reload button in its toolbar. Using a similar approach in Files would make the interaction more consistent across Nextcloud apps.
The existing “Reload content” entry in the menu could remain available as well, if desired.
Describe alternatives you've considered
The existing option in the pull-down menu works, but it requires opening the menu every time and is not immediately visible.
Reloading the entire browser page is another option, but this is less convenient than having a dedicated action for reloading the current directory.
Additional context
Tested / observed on:
Nextcloud Hub 26 Spring (34.0.4)
Current Files behavior
“Reload content” is currently available inside the pull-down menu:
Suggested Files toolbar
Add a visible reload icon directly in the Files toolbar, for example next to “+ New”:
Existing behavior in Nextcloud Mail
For UI consistency, Nextcloud Mail already has a visible reload button in its toolbar, providing an existing Nextcloud UI pattern for this action: