zellij-org/zellij

Block selection not working

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#726 opened on Sep 15, 2021

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compatibilityhelp wantedsuspected bug

Description

Block selection (holding ctrl) does not work both in alacritty and gnome terminal. Locking the interface with ctrl+g doesn't help.

zellij --version: zellij 0.16.0 tput lines: 57 tput cols: 104 uname -av or ver(Windows): Linux pop-os 5.11.0-7633-generic #35163010093021.04~ae2753e-Ubuntu SMP Mon Aug 30 18:26:54 UTC x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linu

List of programs you interact with as, PROGRAM --version: output cropped meaningful, for example: alacritty 0.9.0 GNOME Terminal 3.38.1 using VTE 0.62.3 +BIDI +GNUTLS +ICU +SYSTEMD fish, version 3.3.1

Contributor guide

Tech stack
rust
Domain
cli
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.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of RustUnderstanding of terminal selection logic
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
60
Research direction
Investigate the block selection functionality in zellij's input handling code. Look for recent changes or comments that may provide clues. Test with different terminal emulators to isolate the issue. Consider if the bug is related to the Ctrl key handling or the selection mode. Review any open pull requests or related issues for potential fixes.