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please add line numbers in the edited file preview sections, similar to what ...

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Description

please add line numbers in the edited file preview sections, similar to what CLI currently supports, it is very helpful to know the line number where the edit was done by copilot

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| App version | 1.0.25 |
| OS | Windows 10.0.26200 |
| Theme | GitHub |
| Path | /chat |
| Tenure | Week 3 |

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Research direction

Start by locating the edited file preview sections in the /chat experience and compare them with the line-number behavior currently supported by the CLI. Done means the preview shows the line number where each Copilot edit was made, including the reported desktop app context.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cli
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
55/100

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