https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=461623
Bug ID: 461623
Summary: Incorrect behavior when selecting text with Shift and
the arrow keys.
Classification: Applications
Product: kate
Version: 21.12.3
Platform: OpenSUSE
OS: Linux
Status: REPORTED
Severity: normal
Priority: NOR
Component: general
Assignee: kwrite-bugs-n...@kde.org
Reporter: andrei.dragomire...@gmail.com
Target Milestone: ---
SUMMARY
After selecting some text whit Shift and the arrow keys in Kate, the up and
down arrow keys continue to select or deselect text, although the Shift key is
no longer pressed.
STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. Write a few long text paragraphs in Kate (e.g. the first paragraphs of Lorem
Ipsum).
2. Start randomly selecting some text with Shift and the arrow keys.
3. After selecting some text release the Shift key and continue pressing either
the up or the down arrow key.
OBSERVED RESULT
Additional and unwanted text will be selected.
EXPECTED RESULT
Selected text should be deselected automatically.
SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
Windows: --
macOS: --
Linux/KDE Plasma: openSUSE Leap 15.4
(available in About System)
KDE Plasma Version: 5.24.4
KDE Frameworks Version: 5.90.0
Qt Version: 5.15.2
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The bug was only found in Kate.
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