Subject: Re: bug#18793: 24.4; zero width rectangular selection displaces text

From: Rudolf Adamkovič <[email-masked]>
Date: Thu, 02 Jun 2022 21:19:04 +0200

Drew Adams <[email-masked]> writes:

> I suggested a simple solution that provides
> feedback not only that an empty rectangle is
> selected but continual feedback about any
> rectangle selection.

I like the idea of using the mode line.

Then, what can one do with a zero-width region?  If just C-x r t, then
we could (and should) indicate the region as multiple cursors, like
other editors do.

Either way, +1 for no jiggle.

Rudy
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Rudolf Adamkovič <[email-masked]> [he/him]
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