https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=424268
Bug ID: 424268
Summary: Opening application with multiple existing windows
annoying UX
Product: plasmashell
Version: 5.19.3
Platform: Archlinux Packages
OS: Linux
Status: REPORTED
Severity: normal
Priority: NOR
Component: general
Assignee: k...@davidedmundson.co.uk
Reporter: model...@outlook.com.au
CC: plasma-b...@kde.org
Target Milestone: 1.0
Created attachment 130154
--> https://bugs.kde.org/attachment.cgi?id=130154&action=edit
The Observed Result
SUMMARY
The current UX for switching between windows of an already open application
requires use of the mouse and typing hides open windows. Apologies if this is
filed in the wrong location or if it is already filed somewhere else.
STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. Open two windows of an application (say, Okular)
2. Press on the icon or use the shortcut for "activate task manager entry 1"
OBSERVED RESULT
See the "observed-window-switcher.png" attachment. The windows open up in the
full screen view. Pressing keys does not select windows but instead activates
the filter, which makes the windows disappear. This makes for an irritating
experience when you have multiple windows open and you are switching between
them using the win+n shortcuts, as you constantly have to use your mouse.
EXPECTED RESULT
[These are my thoughts and not necessarily the only thing I'd be comfortable
with having; I would prefer something other than the current solution]
As in [1], which opens when you hover over the icon, the two existing windows
pop up. This could be what pops up and pressing the same key again would cycle
through the open windows, selecting each one in turn. Similar to how windows
does it. I would prefer if one of the application windows is already focused
that it first switches to the unopen one, rather than reopening the existing
one.
SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
Operating System: Arch Linux
KDE Plasma Version: 5.19.3
KDE Frameworks Version: 5.72.0
Qt Version: 5.15.0
Kernel Version: 5.7.8-arch1-1
OS Type: 64-bit
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
[1]: See the next comment for attachment or https://i.imgur.com/F8KOQHI.png.
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