Bug#596306: libgtk2.0-0: File Save As dialog box should leave cursor in filename field

[Alan Chandler]

On 10/09/10 09:08, Alan Chandler wrote:
> Package: libgtk2.0-0
> Version: 2.20.1-1+b1
> Severity: wishlist
>
>
> When doing "Save As" in applications, the most normal next action is
> to type the name of the filename that you are trying to Save As.
> However, the cursor seems to be set at the file filter field - one
> that is not used very frequently.
>
> I continually find myself half way through typing the new filename
> before I realise I am not really entering data in the correct field.
>

My apologies, but I am slightly out on what happens.

The problem only arises when I have selected a new directory with the
mouse from the bar across the top. In this instance the filename where
you will type in the new name appears to be selected (except for the
extension) and therefore there is a hidden expectation that typing will
replace that selection. In fact it doesn't, as I said, its filtering or
selecting from the filelist below.



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Alan Chandler
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