Bug 509025 - Edit Mode gets closed by launching apps
Summary: Edit Mode gets closed by launching apps
Status: RESOLVED INTENTIONAL
Alias: None
Product: plasmashell
Classification: Plasma
Component: Edit Mode (other bugs)
Version First Reported In: 6.4.4
Platform: Arch Linux Linux
: NOR normal
Target Milestone: 1.0
Assignee: Plasma Bugs List
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Keywords: usability
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Reported: 2025-09-02 10:42 UTC by Fernando M. Muniz
Modified: 2025-09-17 17:17 UTC (History)
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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.