Field height changes unexpectedly in entry editor

[ryan-carpenter]

JabRef version

Latest development branch build (please note build date below)

Operating system

openSUSE Tumbleweed

Details on version and operating system

JabRef 100.0.0
Linux 6.11.2-1-default amd64
Java 21.0.4
JavaFX 23.0.1+4

Checked with the latest development build (copy version output from About dialog)

• I made a backup of my libraries before testing the latest development version.
• I have tested the latest development version and the problem persists

Steps to reproduce the behaviour

1. Create a custom tab containing the keywords field and multiple additional (custom) fields.
2. Select the custom tab in the entry editor.
3. Select an entry that has no data in the keywords field. Notice that fields in the editor have normal height.
4. Select an entry that has data in the keywords field. Notice that the fields in the editor are taller than normal.
5. Select an entry that has more data in the keywords field. Notice that fields in the editor are even taller.
6. Click on any of the oversized fields in the editor and notice that the field height suddenly reverts to normal or closer to normal, depending on the amount of data in the keywords field.

• Does the problem happen in standard JabRef tabs or in custom tabs not containing the keywords field?
  • Not exactly. However, the spacing between fields increases in the "General" tab depending on the amount of keyword data.
• Does the behaviour change if the editor is tall enough to show the all the fields (without vertical scrolling)?
  • No, because multiple oversized fields force the scrollbar to appear initially.
• What if the tab contains only a few fields in addition the keywords field?
  • Untested, so far.
• Could the problem be theme-related?
  • Yes. This custom theme includes increased row height in the entry table, which may also affect the editor. To be tested.
  • No. The behaviour is the same with the default light theme.

Edits: Updated after testing theme. Corrected operating system info.

Appendix

Screenshots

[ryan-carpenter]

Related: #12112

[laky241]

/assign-me

[github-actions]

👋 Hey @laky241, thank you for your interest in this issue! 🎉

We're excited to have you on board. Start by exploring our Contributing guidelines, and don't forget to check out our workspace setup guidelines to get started smoothly.

In case you encounter failing tests during development, please check our developer FAQs!

Having any questions or issues? Feel free to ask here on GitHub. Need help setting up your local workspace? Join the conversation on JabRef's Gitter chat. And don't hesitate to open a (draft) pull request early on to show the direction it is heading towards. This way, you will receive valuable feedback.

Happy coding! 🚀

⏳ Please note, you will be automatically unassigned if the issue isn't closed within 90 days (by 19 May 2025). A maintainer can also add the "📌 Pinned"" label to prevent automatic unassignment.

[github-actions]

📋 Assignment Update

Hi @laky241, you are no longer assigned to this issue.

Next steps

If you still want to work on this:

• Comment with /assign-me to request reassignment
• Ask a maintainer to assign you again
• If you're making progress, a maintainer can add the pin label to prevent future automatic unassignment