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List:       lyx-devel
Subject:    Re: Behavior of overset inset creation on selection
From:       Scott Kostyshak <skostysh () lyx ! org>
Date:       2018-10-30 16:39:27
Message-ID: 20181030163927.xgawbjo7loob3lm5 () barna
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On Wed, Apr 04, 2018 at 06:36:26PM +0200, Jean-Marc Lasgouttes wrote:
> Le 31/03/2018 à 19:49, Scott Kostyshak a écrit :
> > To see an issue that has long annoyed me, do the following:
> > 
> > 1. In math mode, type "=".
> > 2. Select the "=" you just typed.
> > 3. Choose "Overset" from the math toolbar (alternatively, just type "\overset").
> > 
> > The "=" is put in the "above" box, because that is the first LaTeX
> > argument. From the user perspective, I think that putting "=" in the
> > primary box is usually expected. For example, I think that this would be
> > more consistent with when the user selects something and chooses
> > "subscript". The thing selected is in the main box (it is not placed
> > into the subscript).

> This patch tries to fix this.

The issue is now fixed in master. I have another feature request: I
think the cursor should be put in the newly created box (just like with
superscript, for example). Should I make a trac ticket for this
enhancement?

Scott

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