JabRef / JabRef/jabref

Change from double to single click for opening the details view of an entry

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component: entry-editor component: ui
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Description

Is your suggestion for improvement related to a problem? Please describe.
From Citavi, I am used to only need a single click to open the details view of an entry. In JabRef, one needs a double click.

Describe the solution you'd like
Possibly think about changing to single click for that action.

Additional context
Not sure about that myself. Maybe there are good reasons for the current behavior.

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by locating the Java entry-details view and the existing double-click interaction. Review the issue discussion for the reasons behind the current behavior, then confirm whether a single click should open the details view and identify the relevant UI tests or manual verification needed for completion.

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Assessment

Tech stack
java
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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