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Feature request: Two documents with identical names

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Description

Description of the Issue

When opening two documents with identical names (e.g. for comparisons using the Compare plug-in), it can be tricky to see which file is which.

Feature request

A solution could be to have the "date modified" in parentheses on open files with identical names. (Or alternatively, put the "date modified" information in the status bar in the bottom)

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Research direction

The issue does not name files, tests, or an entry point. Reproduce the case by opening two documents with identical names, then trace how open-document names are displayed and how modified dates are available; done means identical names can be distinguished without ambiguity.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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