mbluett88
commented
2 months ago I have found that this problem can be instantly but only temporarily resolved by simply opening System Settings.
Open mbluett88 opened 2 months ago
mbluett88
commented
2 months ago I have found that this problem can be instantly but only temporarily resolved by simply opening System Settings.
Distribution
Mint 21.3
Package version
6.0.4
Graphics hardware in use
NVIDIA Corporation TU117M [GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Mobile]
Frequency
Only occasionally
Bug description
Every once in a while my desktop will not permit text entries in any window. I can open new apps. I can open a new tab in a browser. I can switch between windows. In some cases clicking on a menu item will not result in the expected drop-down menu. I can open the Cinnamon/desktop menu system. I just can't type in any text field.
A command prompt shows a rectangle at the place you would normally type something but it seems frozen (i.e., no typing and no display change).
I have tried unplugging my USB keyboard and replugging them which does not result in an immediate fix. After a period of trying various things it suddenly starts working again (i.e., I can type in various fields).
The last time this occurred, I open the Cinnamon menu and clicked on System Settings. Immediately after doing that I was able to type in the Search field. As well, all other windows were type-able.
Steps to reproduce
No idea what causes this to happen. It may have something to do with switching between app windows.
Expected behavior
Typing should always be available as per normal.
Additional information
No response