linuxmint / linuxmint/cinnamon

Ctrl+C does not copy filename, duplicates file instead

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Description

Distribution

Debian Edition 6 Faye

Package version

6.2.9

Graphics hardware in use

VMware SVGA II Adapter

Frequency

Always

Bug description

Ctrl+c on selected text file name and then Ctrl+v on other selected text file name duplicates the file instead of pasting the text copied.
This behavior is happening when "Show position of pointer when the Control key is pressed" option is enabled in mouse configuration screen.
If "Show position of pointer when the Control key is pressed" option is disabled in configuration copy/paste works as expected.
It seems that by displaying the circle around the mouse pointer it is getting the focus.

Steps to reproduce
  1. Make sure "Show position of pointer when the Control key is pressed" option is enabled in mouse configuration.
  2. Open Nemo file browser.
  3. Navigate to a folder with two files at least.
  4. Select a file, press F2 (or "Rename" from context menu"), select some text from file name and press Ctrl+c.
  5. Select a different file, press F2 (or "Rename" from context menu") and press Ctrl+v.
  6. Result is the first file is duplicated.
Expected behavior

Paste selected text file name into the second file name.

Additional information

LMDE is running in Virtual Box.

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Research direction

Reproduce the rename interaction in Nemo with “Show position of pointer when the Control key is pressed” enabled, following the listed steps with two files. Trace how focus changes when the pointer indicator appears and compare the behavior with that option disabled. Done means Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V transfer the selected filename text without duplicating the file.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript
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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