nextcloud / nextcloud/officeonline

Open Office file using left click in a new tab

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JavaScript
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Description

Feature request

Nextcloud Version are you currently using: 31.0.9

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
No

Describe the solution you'd like
Simply, add a setting in the app in order to allow defining the behavior of opening an office file, whether in the same tab or in a new tab.

Describe alternatives you've considered
Ctrl+left click

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First steps

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  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by tracing how the app opens office files from a left click and inspect the existing app settings. Done means users can choose whether office files open in the same tab or a new tab, while the current Ctrl+left-click behavior remains understood.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
frontend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
42/100

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