Bug 509025

Summary:	Edit Mode gets closed by launching apps
Product:	[Plasma] plasmashell	Reporter:	Fernando M. Muniz <fernandommuniz>
Component:	Edit Mode	Assignee:	Plasma Bugs List <plasma-bugs-null>
Status:	RESOLVED INTENTIONAL
Severity:	normal	CC:	nate
Priority:	NOR	Keywords:	usability
Version First Reported In:	6.4.4
Target Milestone:	1.0
Platform:	Arch Linux
OS:	Linux
See Also:	https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=495862
Latest Commit:		Version Fixed/Implemented In:
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Description Fernando M. Muniz 2025-09-02 10:42:56 UTC

STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. Click to start an apps that takes time to show up, like GIMP.
2. Go to Edit Mode.

OBSERVED RESULT
Edit Mode is closed.

EXPECTED RESULT
Edit Mode should remain open.

SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
Operating System: Arch Linux 
KDE Plasma Version: 6.4.4
KDE Frameworks Version: 6.17.0
Qt Version: 6.9.2
Kernel Version: 6.16.4-arch1-1 (64-bit)
Graphics Platform: Wayland
Processors: 8 × 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-11300H @ 3.10GHz
Memory: 9 GB of RAM (8.1 GB usable)
Graphics Processor 1: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
Graphics Processor 2: Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
Manufacturer: LENOVO
Product Name: 82MG
System Version: IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Might be related to Bug 495862

Comment 1 Nate Graham 2025-09-17 17:17:09 UTC

This is actually intentional. Edit Mode is intended to be a transient state that you don't remain in for a long period of time. Launching an app is a sign you're done with the task of editing your panel and desktop arrangement.