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Large numbers separators in Command palette

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#40,203 opened on Jun 23, 2025

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Description

Description of the new feature / enhancement

These days, I use the Command Palette a lot for large numbers. Unfortunately, the display isn't localized and I have trouble reading numbers over a billion.

An option to apply the local representation of a number to the display of a result as well as when copying it would be welcome.

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Scenario when this would be used?

I'm currently writing documentation in my mother tongue, and I use the Command Palette a lot to get results fast.

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Contributor guide

Tech stack
csharp
Domain
frontendlocalization
Issue type
feature
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.
half day
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
Knowledge of C#Familiarity with PowerToys codebaseUnderstanding of .NET localization
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
70
Research direction
Locate the source files for the Command Palette feature in PowerToys (likely in `src/modules/`). Examine how numbers are displayed and copied. The issue requests applying the local representation, which suggests using `CultureInfo.CurrentCulture.NumberFormat.NumberGroupSeparator`. Check if there are any existing localization patterns. Since no maintainer has responded, verify that the feature aligns with project goals.
Large numbers separators in Command palette · microsoft/PowerToys#40203 | Good First Issue