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Error modal text is not selectable for copying

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#19,198 opened on Sep 3, 2024

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Description

The problem

On macOS at least, the error modal text cannot be selected and copied, making it harder for the user to search for help on the issue.

Release version

Version 3.4.3 (arm64)

Operating system

macOS

Steps to reproduce the behavior

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Contributor guide

Research direction
Locate the error modal component, check its CSS for `user select: none` or ` webkit user select` property, and change it to allow text selection.
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.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
Under 1 hour
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
Git
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
80