> Last question: does the file src/emacs-27.1/src/xdisp.c in the tree > where you unpacked the snapshot have this line on or around line > number 21811: > > const int orig_face_id = it->face_id; > YES! That was it. I made a major error during my build process and nothing was patched. When I correctly patched my emacs the bug was gone!!! The bug is fixed! Thank you very, very much for everything! Best wishes.