linuxmint / linuxmint/cinnamon

clock format error when using %W flag

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Description

Distribution

Arch linux

Package version

6.2.7

Graphics hardware in use

not important

Frequency

Always

Bug description

When using the $W flag in the custom date format, it shows the clock format error message

Steps to reproduce

Use the %W flag in the custom date format in the calendar applet

Expected behavior

it should replace %W with the week of the year

Additional information

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the issue in the Cinnamon calendar applet with %W in its custom date format on Arch Linux, using the reported 6.2.7 package version. Trace the applet's date-format handling and verify that %W displays the week of the year without the clock format error.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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