3.5 bug snapshot window

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When I do a split selection on a text, i can only make visible snapshots in the original doc. If a do a snapshot on the splitted part, its there, but the date and title in the inspector is invisible

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When you split a text (with one of the choices in Documents ā–ø Split), the snapshots will not be copied into the second half of that operation. While you could debate which should have them, it doesnā€™t make sense for them all to, as that would cause the project size to bloat unnecessarily.

That said, I donā€™t understand what you mean by saying that it is there, but the title and date is invisible. There should be nothing at all, in the second half.

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When you split a text (with one of the choices in Documents ā–ø Split), the snapshots will not be copied into the second half of that operation.

I know. I talk about doing a new snapshot in the second half. The snapshot text is visable in the inspector, but not the date and titel. I should also add - its only in revision mode and I have changed revision color manually. Mac osx tahoe. 26.01

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Okay, thanks for the clarification. Iā€™ve rebooted to macOS 26. Here is what I am trying then, based on your description:

  1. I create a new project from ā€œBlankā€ to test with.

  2. I type the following into the starter text item.

    This is the first line.
This is the second line.

    Of note, at the beginning of the second line, I turn on Revision Level 1, so it appears in red.

  3. Iā€™m not sure if I should have the inspector open to snapshots or if I should have snapshots in the first item yet, so Iā€™m kind of guessing here. I tried a few different things, but for this test I use Navigate ā–ø Inspect ā–ø Snapshots so I can see the list.

  4. I press āŒ˜5 to take a snapshot.

    Everything is normal so far.

  5. I double-click on the word ā€˜Thisā€™ in the second line, to select it, and press the shortcut for Split with Selection as Title.

    The new item is created, with only the second (red) line. There are of course no snapshots listed.

  6. I press āŒ˜5 again to take a snapshot of the new, split off, item.

    Everything appears normal for me. I see the date and ā€œUntitled Snapshotā€ printed in the list, and the content below it.

So what would help is going through this checklist and pointing out any differences in what you are doing. Is the inspector open or closed? Do you click the + button instead of using shortcuts? Do you navigate around before trying this? Is revision mode turned on before or after splitting? Anything at all might be pertinent.

Also let me know whether Scrivener is in light or dark mode, and what your system accent colour is set to. Believe it not, that can actually make a difference.

Lastly, does this problem persist after reloading the project?

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Can you confirm whether you use full screen mode? If so that might be the real culprit, rather than whether you have split the editor.

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