linuxmint / linuxmint/nemo

Filename overflow with newline

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Description

Distribution

Mint 21.3

Package version

nemo 6.0.2

Frequency

Always

Bug description

When filename has newline characters in it, the text overflows behind the folders below
image

Steps to reproduce

Write text with newlines in text editor > copy text > create new file/directory > paste copied text as its name > folder must be above another folder in file manager icon view > text goes under folders below created folder

Expected behavior

The text is shortened with "…" before it reaches the folder below

Additional information

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First steps

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  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Reproduce the issue in Nemo's icon view using a filename containing newlines, following the listed copy-and-paste steps. Trace the filename rendering path for an item above another folder and verify that the displayed text is shortened with an ellipsis before overlapping the folder below.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
58/100

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