[Ubuntu] When "Winkey + Space" new tab dialog closes.

[nrbnlulu]

Preliminary Checks

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• [x] I have checked that this issue can be reproduced once I removed all my Mods and Custom CSS.

What happened?

When you press "Winkey + Space" new tab dialog closes.
example:

winkey + space is usually used to replace language so it is pretty annoying.

Expected behavior

dialog should not be closed

Actual behavior

dialog closes

Steps to reproduce

ctrl + T -> winkey + space

Screenshots and videos

https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/8362abbe-e04a-49bb-9cbf-854bb7d70151

Version

1.14.5b (Firefox 140.0.4) (64-bit)

What platform are you seeing the problem on?

Linux (Flatpak), note that on windows this works well.

Relevant log output if applicable

[TrixieUA]

tbh its more of an issue with a gnome thats just stealing focus for a sec when you change layouts on win + space, so idk how would someone even solve this at a browser lvl. Maybe devs could do a little delay for closing search bar when zen detects gnome session but idk.

[nrbnlulu]

maybe if it possible to configure zen to not close the new tab dialog on winkey press for gnome esc is enough IMO...

[dosubot[bot]]

Hi, @nrbnlulu. I'm Dosu, and I'm helping the desktop team manage their backlog and am marking this issue as stale.

Issue Summary:

• You reported that on Linux (Flatpak) with Firefox and Vivaldi, pressing "Winkey + Space" closes the new tab dialog, conflicting with the common input language switch shortcut.
• This issue does not occur on Windows and happens even without mods or custom CSS.
• Contributor TrixieUA explained the problem likely arises from GNOME briefly stealing focus during layout changes, complicating fixes at the browser level.
• A proposed workaround involves adding a delay before closing the dialog.
• You suggested a configurable option to prevent closing the dialog on Winkey press, using Esc to close instead.

Next Steps:

• Please let me know if this issue is still relevant with the latest version of the desktop repository by commenting here to keep the discussion open.
• If I don’t hear back within 7 days, I will automatically close this issue.

Thanks for your understanding and contribution!

[nrbnlulu]

Yes it is

[tuchango]

I'm experiencing the same issue on Manjaro KDE Plasma 1.15.5b (Firefox 142.0.1) (64-bit)

[tuchango]

Found a solution. The two layout switching mechanisms work differently with focus. I think the issue is resolved in a similar way for Gnome.

[dadyarri]

Found a solution on Gnome 48. This extension helps: https://extensions.gnome.org/extension/4559/quick-lang-switch/

[Algtronic]

This isn't just a problem with the New Tab bar. The URL bar works the same way. I mean doesn't work at all. And while removing the language window could be solution, I like that window.