I think I have found the solution: Set org.gtk.Settings.FileChooser.LocationMode to "filename-entry"
In dconf, see attached screenshot ** Attachment added: "Using Dconf to set the value" https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gtk+2.0/+bug/387957/+attachment/5542271/+files/Screenshot%20from%202021-11-20%2015-10-50.png -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/387957 Title: Improve Save As Dialog Box (focus issues) To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/hundredpapercuts/+bug/387957/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs