Ctrl + A in Find & Replace search text field selects the target text in the Editor rather than the text input text in the field

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Hi all. This may sound ridiculous, but I finally just upgraded from Studio 2017 to 2024. One of the most frustrating micro-changes I am trying to adapt to is that when I have the Find and Replace dialog box open and I have clicked inside the text input field for either Find or Replace and then click ctrl+A, it selects the target text in the editor rather than the input text in the field. Any other keyboard interaction works in the field as it should, including shift + left or right arrow, but I use this function a LOT and clicking and highlighting with the mouse is getting to be a drag. Is this something that I can fix? 
 And don't even get me started on F&R always on top...

Paul · Answer

Hi Roberta Beyer 
 I can reproduce the behaviour you're describing... it is a bizarre and unwanted behaviour. I'll log it so the support team can ensure it's been picked up for resolution. 
 On the F&R always on top... I agree this needs to get resolved. For now, if you're an AutoHotkey user then maybe the script in this post would be helpful?

Answered: Find&Replace window on top again

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Valeria Maria Tafel 
 Yes... I have seen your message. I just tested on my own machine and this same script is still working as well as it can. So, I had a play using a new AI tool I'm finding to be pretty…

By Paul 7 months ago in Trados Studio > 6. AutoHotKey

Paul · Answer

Roberta Beyer We have logged a support case to review this issue. Our Technical Support team will assess the problem and, if appropriate, ensure it is recorded with the development team for resolution. Support Case Id : CS0030952.

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Ctrl + A in Find & Replace search text field selects the target text in the Editor rather than the text input text in the field