> > > but if the point is that it is useful if one selects and then types, could >> it simply apply the smart characters only when there is a slection as the >> character is typed? In that case, typing [ would do just that, typing [ >> when there is a selection would wrap the selection in []. Just a thought. >> > > I like this idea -- smartCharacters might be useful if it only took effect > with a non-null selection. As it is, trying to type 'foo' is just too > annoying to leave it on. > > +1
It's also a frustration for those new to Smalltalk as the editor doesn't behave in the way they're used to from their current programming editors. We noticed this when we ran the introduction to Smalltalk at the recent CampSmalltalk London. However having the "Smart Character" off when you type, but on for a selection so they magically wrap around selected text would in my view, be a perfect compromise.
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