https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=490909
Bug ID: 490909
Summary: "GenericName" is used instead of "Comment" when
showing tooltips for apps in the start menu
Classification: Plasma
Product: plasmashell
Version: 6.1.3
Platform: Fedora RPMs
OS: Linux
Status: REPORTED
Severity: normal
Priority: NOR
Component: Global Menu
Assignee: plasma-b...@kde.org
Reporter: epictux...@proton.me
CC: k...@privat.broulik.de, mvourla...@gmail.com
Target Milestone: 1.0
SUMMARY
When a .desktop file has both the fields "GenericName" and "Comment" with valid
information, "GenericName" is used to show the tooltip in the start menu, when
"Comment" should be used instead.
STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. Create a .desktop file with the basics. For reference, I'll create an
example:
============================================================================
/home/user/.local/share/applications/KDE Translator.desktop
[Desktop Entry]
Exec=/home/user/.local/bin/kdetranslator
Type=Application
Name=KDE Translator
GenericName=Translator application
Comment=Translate anything, from any language — from A to Z!
============================================================================
2. Update desktop database and open start menu and search the name of the app.
OBSERVED RESULT
"GenericName" is used as the tooltip for the app if both "GenericName" and
"Comment" exist in the file. When only "Comment" exists, it is used instead of
"GenericName".
EXPECTED RESULT
"Comment" should be prioritized, as I understand it (by reading
https://specifications.freedesktop.org/desktop-entry-spec/desktop-entry-spec-latest.html).
SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
Linux/KDE Plasma: Fedora Linux 40
KDE Plasma Version: 6.1.3
KDE Frameworks Version: 6.4.0
Qt Version: 6.7.2
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