[PR #7883] 7395: do not clear text selection upon PrintScreen #27018

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opened 2026-01-31 09:19:30 +00:00 by claunia · 0 comments
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Original Pull Request: https://github.com/microsoft/terminal/pull/7883

State: closed
Merged: Yes


Summary of the Pull Request

When handling SendKey, preserve selection upon PrintScreen (VK_SNAPSHOT)

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PR Checklist

  • Closes https://github.com/microsoft/terminal/issues/7395
  • CLA signed.
  • Tests added/passed
  • Documentation updated.
  • Schema updated.
  • I've discussed this with core contributors already. If not checked, I'm ready to accept this work might be rejected in favor of a different grand plan. Issue number where discussion took place: #xxx

Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments

The explicitly ignores the VK_SNAPSHOT. Probably, additional keys should not alter the selection.

Validation Steps Performed

  • Manually, took snapshot with content selected and checked that the selection is not changed. Verified that the snapshot is taken (and even contains the selection 😄)
  • Manually, checked that the old behavior is preserved for modifier and non-modifier keys
**Original Pull Request:** https://github.com/microsoft/terminal/pull/7883 **State:** closed **Merged:** Yes --- <!-- Enter a brief description/summary of your PR here. What does it fix/what does it change/how was it tested (even manually, if necessary)? --> ## Summary of the Pull Request When handling SendKey, preserve selection upon PrintScreen (VK_SNAPSHOT) <!-- Other than the issue solved, is this relevant to any other issues/existing PRs? --> ## References <!-- Please review the items on the PR checklist before submitting--> ## PR Checklist * [x] Closes https://github.com/microsoft/terminal/issues/7395 * [x] CLA signed. * [ ] Tests added/passed * [ ] Documentation updated. * [ ] Schema updated. * [ ] I've discussed this with core contributors already. If not checked, I'm ready to accept this work might be rejected in favor of a different grand plan. Issue number where discussion took place: #xxx <!-- Provide a more detailed description of the PR, other things fixed or any additional comments/features here --> ## Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments The explicitly ignores the VK_SNAPSHOT. Probably, additional keys should not alter the selection. <!-- Describe how you validated the behavior. Add automated tests wherever possible, but list manual validation steps taken as well --> ## Validation Steps Performed * Manually, took snapshot with content selected and checked that the selection is not changed. Verified that the snapshot is taken (and even contains the selection :smile:) * Manually, checked that the old behavior is preserved for modifier and non-modifier keys
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Reference: starred/terminal#27018