Ctrl + Shift + Z does not perform redo
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- Dominant language
- Racket
- Stars
- 68
- Forks
- 82
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Description
It appears that CtrlY is used as the hotkey for redo. This is an antiquated keybinding that is rarely used in modern times, because CtrlShiftZ is more ergonomic and consistent. DrRacket does not respect CtrlShiftZ keypresses, and it instead types the capital Z character. When that character is typed, it wipes out all redo history(!!!!!). That is the worst type of user experience violation because it destroys work (the user's redo history that they were intending to get back to). It is fine to keep CtrlY, but CtrlShiftZ should be added as a default mapping in the software so it can be consistent with virtually all modern programs and user expectations and to avoid destroying the user's work.
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Research direction
No file or test is named in the issue. Start by locating DrRacket's redo keybinding and keyboard event handling, then verify that Ctrl+Shift+Z triggers redo without inserting Z or clearing redo history while Ctrl+Y remains supported.
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Assessment
- Domain
- desktop
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 45/100