desktop / desktop/desktop

Error modal text is not selectable for copying

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bug help wanted priority-3
Dominant language
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Description

### The problem

On macOS at least, the error modal text cannot be selected and copied, making it harder for the user to search for help on the issue.

### Release version

Version 3.4.3 (arm64)

### Operating system

macOS

### Steps to reproduce the behavior

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### Log files

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### Screenshots

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### Additional context

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the error modal on macOS using the reported 3.4.3 arm64 environment, then locate the desktop error-modal implementation. Confirm which text is rendered and whether it can be selected and copied; done means users can select and copy the modal text for searching or sharing.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
electron, typescript
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
48/100

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