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runtime error: index out of range

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Description

Description of the problem or steps to reproduce

runtime error: index out of range
stack traceback:
[G]: in function 'sub'
:7: in function 'charAt'
:23: in main chunk
[G]: ?

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Then I pressed ^C accidentally, because I was trying to copy the error, LOL. Luckily I only lost one sentence. No idea what happened.

Specifications

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Version: 1.1.4-78
Commit hash: 5dc8fe4
Compiled on February 10, 2017

Commit hash:
OS: Manjaro
Terminal: Terminology

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the error with micro version 1.1.4-78 at commit 5dc8fe4 on the reported Manjaro and Terminology setup. Trace the reported charAt and sub calls from the stack trace to determine what input causes the out-of-range access. Done means identifying a reliable reproduction and preventing the error without losing the user's text.

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Assessment

Tech stack
go
Domain
cli
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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