musescore / musescore/MuseScore

Often unable to open Special Characters on Ubuntu

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Description

Issue type

UI bug (incorrect info or interface appearance)

Description with steps to reproduce

On Ubuntu, attempt to use Special Characters

Supporting files, videos and screenshots

https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/c804e5a9-1241-4430-92ce-0a3eff79b4ea

What is the latest version of MuseScore Studio where this issue is present?

OS: Ubuntu 24.04.2 LTS, Arch.: x86_64, MuseScore Studio version (64-bit): 4.6.0-251600325, revision: github-musescore-musescore-e33580a

Regression

No

Operating system

Ubuntu 24.04.2 LTS

Additional context

At first I thought it might have to do with light/dark modes, but it doesn't seem to be very predictable when the menu will open again.

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