Navigation

    • Login
    • Search
    • Categories
    • Recent
    • Tags
    • Users
    • Groups
    • Rules
    • Help

    Do more on the web, with a fast and secure browser!

    Download Opera browser with:

    • built-in ad blocker
    • battery saver
    • free VPN
    Download Opera

    Allow Option to Turn Off Auto-Activating Sidebar Apps When We Drag Images/Files Over Them.

    Suggestions and feature requests
    2
    6
    434
    Loading More Posts
    • Oldest to Newest
    • Newest to Oldest
    • Most Votes
    Reply
    • Reply as topic
    Log in to reply
    This topic has been deleted. Only users with topic management privileges can see it.
    • A Former User
      A Former User last edited by

      This request is specific to the functionality of the sidebar menu.

      I love the sidebar menu. It's really convenient to have everything I regularly use right in my browser for me.

      The problem is when I drag and move files around on my desktop, the act of dragging a file over any of these sidebar icons results in the app opening even when that isn't my intention. It's instantaneous too so even if I drag quickly across they'll pop open immediately. It results in my screen flickering with boxes randomly opening and closing when it isn't necessary.

      My daily workflow results in me moving a lot of files around and while I like having the sidebar options available, it screws up my workflow and workspace.

      The only fix I currently have is to disable the sidebar entirely (which I don't want to) - The fix I would like added is the ability to toggle this functionality on or off in the sidebar section of the browser settings. (Automatically Open Sidebar Apps When Files Are Dragged Over Them - On/Off)

      If you could add that in, I'd have zero complaints. I love everything else about this browser.

      Reply Quote 1
        leocg 1 Reply Last reply
      • leocg
        leocg Moderator Volunteer @Guest last edited by

        @mikeymumbelz What about just don't drag things over the sidebar messengers?

        Reply Quote 0
          A Former User 1 Reply Last reply
        • A Former User
          A Former User @leocg last edited by

          @leocg That's a solid way to ignore the problem instead of fix it.

          I mean if you want me to just disable the sidebar entirely then so be it. Seems like a waste to make a feature which would be beneficial if it didn't interrupt someone's workflow. But so be it.

          Reply Quote 0
            leocg 1 Reply Last reply
          • leocg
            leocg Moderator Volunteer @Guest last edited by

            @mikeymumbelz It's not a problem at all. And you don't need to disable sidebar, just don't drag/drop things on it.
            After all, there's no need to do it if you don't want to use the sidebar.

            Reply Quote 0
              A Former User 1 Reply Last reply
            • A Former User
              A Former User @leocg last edited by

              @leocg Thanks for letting me know what is or isn't a problem in how I use my software. I appreciate it.

              Reply Quote 0
                leocg 1 Reply Last reply
              • leocg
                leocg Moderator Volunteer @Guest last edited by

                @mikeymumbelz You're welcome.

                Reply Quote 0
                  1 Reply Last reply
                • First post
                  Last post

                Computer browsers

                • Opera for Windows
                • Opera for Mac
                • Opera for Linux
                • Opera beta version
                • Opera USB

                Mobile browsers

                • Opera for Android
                • Opera Mini
                • Opera Touch
                • Opera for basic phones

                • Add-ons
                • Opera account
                • Wallpapers
                • Opera Ads

                • Help & support
                • Opera blogs
                • Opera forums
                • Dev.Opera

                • Security
                • Privacy
                • Cookies Policy
                • EULA
                • Terms of Service

                • About Opera
                • Press info
                • Jobs
                • Investors
                • Become a partner
                • Contact us

                Follow Opera

                • Opera - Facebook
                • Opera - Twitter
                • Opera - YouTube
                • Opera - LinkedIn
                • Opera - Instagram

                © Opera Software 1995-