python / python/cpython

Idle Setting window auto resizes when selecting all text in ttk.Entry

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Description

Bug report

Bug description:

https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/0e96c789-ecbc-45c1-a951-bf64dc5b58e3

CPython versions tested on:

3.14

Operating systems tested on:

Windows

Linked PRs
  • gh-144467

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Research direction

Start by reviewing linked PR gh-144467 and reproducing the behavior on Windows with CPython 3.14. Check the idle Setting window while selecting all text in a ttk.Entry; done means the window no longer auto-resizes during that interaction.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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