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Bug Report: Issues with Spell Check and Copilot in Microsoft Edge on Fedora 41

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Description

Description

I am encountering two issues with Microsoft Edge on Fedora 41 (RPM version):

  1. Spell Check Suggestion Issue:

    • The auto spell checker correctly identifies misspelled words and displays valid suggestions.
    • However, when I tap/click on the correct spelling from the suggestion list, no action is performed. The incorrect spelling remains unchanged.
  2. Copilot Button Not Working:

    • The Copilot button located on the top right of the Edge window does not function.
    • Clicking on it does not trigger any action, and no content or sidebar appears.

✅ Environment Details

  • OS: Fedora 41 (RPM version)
  • Edge Version: 134.0.3124.68
  • Architecture: x86_64
  • Installation Method: RPM package

🔥 Steps to Reproduce

1. For Spell Check:
  1. Open any text input field (e.g., GitHub issue, search bar).
  2. Type a misspelled word.
  3. Right-click or tap on the underlined word to see suggestions.
  4. Click on the correct spelling.
  5. Issue: No correction is applied.
2. For Copilot Issue:
  1. Launch Edge.
  2. Click on the Copilot icon (top right).
  3. Issue: No sidebar or action is triggered.

📸 Screenshots

  • Spell Check:

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  • Copilot

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⚙️ Expected Behavior

  • Clicking on the spell check suggestion should replace the incorrect spelling with the correct one.
  • Clicking on the Copilot button should open the Copilot sidebar.

💡 Additional Information

  • I have verified that Edge is up to date.
  • Reinstalling Edge did not resolve the issue.

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Research direction

No source file, test, or entry point is identified in the report. First reproduce both failures with Microsoft Edge 134.0.3124.68 on Fedora 41 using the RPM package, then determine whether this repository contains a relevant explainer or implementation path; done would require spell-check suggestions to apply and the Copilot button to open its sidebar.

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Assessment

Tech stack
fedora, linux
Domain
desktop, operating-systems
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
15/100

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