microsoft / microsoft/PowerToys
Layout shifts in Dock when values change
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Description
Microsoft PowerToys version
0.98.0
Installation method
WinGet
Area(s) with issue?
Command Palette
Steps to reproduce
The layout shifts in the "Dock" when values change
✔️ Expected Behavior
Layout does not shift and enough space is reserved upfront for common values depending on it's type.
Percentage should reserve space for 2 digits, speed should reserve space for 4 digits + decimal sign.
❌ Actual Behavior
Layout shifts when values change:
https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/b6768a3e-6b88-46c6-9108-1fa5d36260d9
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Additional Information
Win 11 25H2 26200.8037
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Research direction
Start by reproducing the layout shift in the Command Palette Dock on Windows 11 with changing percentage and speed values. Locate the Dock implementation from the Command Palette area and inspect how value widths are allocated. Done means common percentage and speed values fit their reserved space without shifting the layout.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- c
- Domain
- desktop
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 38/100