Microsoft/vscode

Can't copy the whole line if there is a null character in it. When trying to copy the entire line, only the part before the null character is copied.

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#249,508 opened on May 22, 2025

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bugeditor-clipboardhelp wanted

Description

Does this issue occur when all extensions are disabled?: Yes

Version: 1.100.2 Electron: 34.5.1 ElectronBuildId: 11369351 Chromium: 132.0.6834.210 Node.js: 20.19.0 V8: 13.2.152.41-electron.0 OS: Windows_NT x64 10.0.19045

Steps to Reproduce:

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When selecting the entire line, the content after szDisposeFlag=nul is not copied.

Contributor guide

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
desktop
Issue type
bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
blocked
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
None
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
30
Research direction
The issue involves copying text containing null characters, likely in the editor's copy handler. Since it is assigned, check if any assignee has started work. Look at the clipboard related code in `src/vs/editor/browser/services/clipboardService.ts` or similar. Review the comments for any additional context from maintainers.