Bug 511992 - Spectacle doesn't ask to save on exit
Summary: Spectacle doesn't ask to save on exit
Status: REPORTED
Alias: None
Product: Spectacle
Classification: Applications
Component: General (other bugs)
Version First Reported In: 6.5.1
Platform: Neon Linux
: NOR normal
Target Milestone: ---
Assignee: Noah Davis
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Reported: 2025-11-12 13:00 UTC by faveoled
Modified: 2026-01-30 06:35 UTC (History)
2 users (show)

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spectacle overview window (439.73 KB, image/png)
2025-11-12 13:00 UTC, faveoled 		Details
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Description faveoled 2025-11-12 13:00:03 UTC 
Created attachment 186724 [details]
spectacle overview window

SUMMARY


STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. Get to Unsaved* window as depicted on attached screenshot (e.g. Create new full-window screenshot)
2. Press close button

OBSERVED RESULT
No Save dialog

EXPECTED RESULT
Asks to save the file

SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
neon-user-20251106-0745.iso

Operating System: KDE neon User Edition
KDE Plasma Version: 6.5.1
KDE Frameworks Version: 6.19.0
Qt Version: 6.9.2

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
There was no saved file in Pictures directory either
Comment 1 ono 2026-01-30 06:35:51 UTC 
It also doesn't warn to save edits either. While redacting a screenshot recently, I accidentally closed the window and lost all my work. This makes the otherwise great built-in editor impractical for anything beyond quick edits.