microsoft/PowerToys

notification message truncated

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#30,913 opened on Jan 12, 2024

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Description

Microsoft PowerToys version

0.77.0

Installation method

PowerToys auto-update

Running as admin

Yes

Area(s) with issue?

Always on Top

Steps to reproduce

The problem notification automatically appears when I have keep awake turned on but selected to off

✔️ Expected Behavior

I was expecting a complete notification

❌ Actual Behavior

As shown in the screenshot, the notification is truncated before showing the most important information, namely the relevant program. Screenshot 2024-01-12 080629

Other Software

win11 latest version notifications

Contributor guide

Research direction
The issue is that notification text is truncated in the Always on Top module. Investigate the notification display code in the PowerToys source, likely in the src/modules/AlwaysOnTop directory. Look for where the notification message is constructed or displayed, possibly involving XAML or string formatting. Check if there is a fixed width or character limit causing truncation. The screenshot shows the notification is cut off before showing the program name, so focus on the part that populates the notification content.
Tech stack
csharp
Domain
desktopfrontend
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.
1-3 hours
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
Fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
Basic C#Familiarity with PowerToys module structure
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
70