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[Bug]: Trailing whitespace in schedule names not stripped

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#7,935 opened on May 24, 2026

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Description

What happened?

Realized there was a trailing space in the string when I tried to write a template referencing the schedule. There was a mismatch, so I went to the name and noticed a trailing space, so I removed it, resolving the mismatch.

How can we reproduce the issue?

Create a schedule with a trailing space, write a template for it, and then run "check templates" to see if there's an error.

Where are you hosting Actual?

Docker

What browsers are you seeing the problem on?

Desktop App (Electron)

Operating System

Windows 11

Contributor guide

Research direction
Look for where schedule names are stored or created. There may be a missing trim() call when saving or displaying the name. Check files related to schedule models or input validation. The issue mentions the desktop app, but the backend logic is likely shared. Review any tests for schedule creation to ensure trimming is added.
Tech stack
javascriptnodejs
Domain
backend
Issue type
Bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
Under 1 hour
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Fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
None
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
90