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Descriptive Undo/Redo Text

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Description

Currently, under the edit menu, there are options labeled "Undo" and "Redo". I think it may be useful to add a little extra context to those actions. For example, if you just deleted a note from the piano roll, it might say "Undo delete note", or if you just changed a note's volume, it could say "Undo change note volume".

The main use for this is for when you're undoing many actions in order to get back to a specific edit you made a while ago. When undoing several actions, sometimes not every one has a visible effect, so it's hard to return to the exact state you have in mind. Descriptive text would be helpful here.

Anyone have strong opinions for/against this?

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The issue does not identify any files, tests, or entry points. First determine where the Edit menu's Undo and Redo actions are defined and how actions are named; done would mean those labels include useful descriptions for representative edits such as deleting a note or changing its volume.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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