Re: [Gramps-users] Editing

[Alex R. <sh...@al...>]

Marlaina,

On 02/04/2004 11:45:52 AM, Marlaina Barr wrote:
> Another thing I noticed on the new (I believe .99) gramps. =20
> When I edit anyone, the name is highlighted in the edit window=20
> which messes up any cut and paste I was ready to enter into the=20
> window.  I think it would be better if the name did not highlight=20
> by default.

This is the Gnome way of doing things with Gnome2.=20
In all Gnome2 text entry fields, entering the field selects the text.
You can press Home or Left arrow key to get to the beginning of=20
the text, End or Right arrow to get to the end of the text. Both=20
ways the text will stop being selected. None of these should=20
affect your clipboard or mouse selection, so you should be able=20
to press any of these keys and then paste as you please.

I believe we could work around the default selection of the text,=20
but many users find it convenient: you can just type things and they
replace the previous text. Or you can hit Home or End and enter text
before or after the previous text.=20

However, if it is so annoying, maybe we could make this option=20
adjustable in Preferences?

Alex

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