https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=498993
Bug ID: 498993
Summary: Add an option to disable scrolling of drop-down lists
via touchpad
Classification: I don't know
Product: kde
Version: unspecified
Platform: unspecified
OS: Linux
Status: REPORTED
Severity: wishlist
Priority: NOR
Component: general
Assignee: unassigned-b...@kde.org
Reporter: katze_...@alt-kde.ru
Target Milestone: ---
Created attachment 177585
--> https://bugs.kde.org/attachment.cgi?id=177585&action=edit
Demonstration
SUMMARY
I'm not sure how to phrase my suggestion clearly, but here are a few examples.
When using a touchpad, you can scroll through settings pages, but during
scrolling, you might accidentally hover over a dropdown list with the cursor,
causing its value to change. I’ve demonstrated this more clearly in the video.
This isn't an issue if the settings aren't applied immediately. However, in
cases where changes are applied instantly (e.g., sound settings), you may need
to manually restore the previous values.
Over time, I’ve learned to position the cursor in areas where I won’t
accidentally scroll through dropdowns, but I still occasionally run into this
issue. I propose adding a dedicated option in the system settings to disable
this behavior.
STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. Connect a touchpad.
2. Open system settings and navigate to a section with many dropdown lists
(e.g., Sound).
3. Use the touchpad to scroll in various places (releasing it after each
scroll).
4. That’s it — you’ve accidentally changed a setting.
SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
Linux/KDE Plasma: KDE Neon Testing (Wayland)
KDE Plasma Version: 6.2.90
KDE Frameworks Version: 6.11.0
Qt Version: 6.8.1
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
As an alternative, I think it would be a good idea to enable scrolling through
options, for example, with two fingers horizontally instead of vertically, as
it works now.
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