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Bug: Cannot float #534

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https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/37000b08-07fa-493e-a6f9-fab9c8d0d020
I assigned the float key as v. But when i tried pressing Super + V, it didn't work.

Steps to reproduce

  1. Open 'Keyboards' tab
  2. In the 'Tiling shortcuts' section, scroll down until you see 'window-toggle-float'
  3. Change it to v
  4. Try pressing Super + V

Distribution and Linux version

NAME="Void"
ID="void"
PRETTY_NAME="Void Linux"
HOME_URL="https://voidlinux.org/"
DOCUMENTATION_URL="https://docs.voidlinux.org/"
LOGO="void-logo"
ANSI_COLOR="0;38;2;71;128;97"

DISTRIB_ID="void"
Linux voidlinuc 6.18.36_1 #1 SMP PREEMPT_DYNAMIC Fri Jun 19 16:40:08 UTC 2026 x86_64 GNU/Linux

Journal Logs from the last hour

I use runit

GNOME Shell version

GNOME Shell 48.7

Forge version

89

Other installed/enabled extensions

forge@jmmaranan.com
  Name: Forge
  Description: Tiling and window manager for GNOME
- Please report bugs/issues on https://github.com/forge-ext/forge/issues
- Needs a new maintainer.
  Path: /home/knam/.local/share/gnome-shell/extensions/forge@jmmaranan.com
  URL: https://github.com/forge-ext/forge
  Version: 89
  Enabled: Yes
  State: ACTIVE

compiz-alike-magic-lamp-effect@hermes83.github.com
  Name: Compiz alike magic lamp effect
  Description: Magic lamp effect inspired by the Compiz ones

NB:
In case of update error please restart Gnome Shell (on Xorg press ALT+F2 then write r and press enter, on Wayland end the session and log in again)
  Path: /home/knam/.local/share/gnome-shell/extensions/compiz-alike-magic-lamp-effect@hermes83.github.com
  URL: https://github.com/hermes83/compiz-alike-magic-lamp-effect
  Version: 24
  Enabled: Yes
  State: ACTIVE

desktop-cube@schneegans.github.com
  Name: Desktop Cube
  Description: Indulge in nostalgia with useless 3D effects.
  Path: /home/knam/.local/share/gnome-shell/extensions/desktop-cube@schneegans.github.com
  URL: https://github.com/Schneegans/Desktop-Cube
  Version: 33
  Enabled: Yes
  State: ACTIVE

just-perfection-desktop@just-perfection
  Name: Just Perfection
  Description: Tweak Tool to Customize GNOME Shell, Change the Behavior and Disable UI Elements
  Path: /home/knam/.local/share/gnome-shell/extensions/just-perfection-desktop@just-perfection
  URL: https://gitlab.gnome.org/jrahmatzadeh/just-perfection
  Version: 36
  Enabled: Yes
  State: ACTIVE

dash-to-dock@micxgx.gmail.com
  Name: Dash to Dock
  Description: A dock for the Gnome Shell. This extension moves the dash out of the overview transforming it in a dock for an easier launching of applications and a faster switching between windows and desktops. Side and bottom placement options are available.
  Path: /home/knam/.local/share/gnome-shell/extensions/dash-to-dock@micxgx.gmail.com
  URL: https://micheleg.github.io/dash-to-dock/
  Original author: micxgx@gmail.com
  Version: 105
  Enabled: Yes
  State: ACTIVE

compiz-windows-effect@hermes83.github.com
  Name: Compiz windows effect
  Description: Compiz wobbly windows effect thanks to compiz plugin engine.

Does NOT requires any external library

NB:
In case of update error please restart Gnome Shell (on Xorg press ALT+F2 then write r and press enter, on Wayland end the session and log in again)

-----------------------------------
  Video
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https://youtu.be/G8bAVIB9A7A
  Path: /home/knam/.local/share/gnome-shell/extensions/compiz-windows-effect@hermes83.github.com
  URL: https://github.com/hermes83/compiz-windows-effect
  Version: 29
  Enabled: Yes
  State: ACTIVE

logowidget@github.com.howbea
  Name: Desktop Logo
  Description: Add a logo to the desktop. 
 This is a fork of Background Logo extension 
 https://extensions.gnome.org/extension/889/background-logo/
  Path: /home/knam/.local/share/gnome-shell/extensions/logowidget@github.com.howbea
  URL: https://github.com/howbea/logo-widget
  Version: 20
  Enabled: Yes
  State: ACTIVE

runcat@kolesnikov.se
  Name: RunCat
  Description: The cat tells you the CPU usage by running speed
  Path: /home/knam/.local/share/gnome-shell/extensions/runcat@kolesnikov.se
  URL: https://github.com/win0err/gnome-runcat
  Version: 32
  Enabled: Yes
  State: ACTIVE

system-monitor@jtourteau
  Name: System Monitor
  Description: Real-time system resource monitoring in the top bar — CPU, RAM, temperature, disk usage & I/O, network I/O, GPU, and power/energy tracking
  Path: /home/knam/.local/share/gnome-shell/extensions/system-monitor@jtourteau
  URL: https://github.com/JTourteau/gnome-system-monitor
  Version: 3
  Enabled: Yes
  State: ACTIVE

appindicatorsupport@rgcjonas.gmail.com
  Name: AppIndicator and KStatusNotifierItem Support
  Description: Adds AppIndicator, KStatusNotifierItem and legacy Tray icons support to the Shell
  Path: /home/knam/.local/share/gnome-shell/extensions/appindicatorsupport@rgcjonas.gmail.com
  URL: https://github.com/ubuntu/gnome-shell-extension-appindicator
  Version: 64
  Enabled: Yes
  State: ACTIVE

native-window-placement@gnome-shell-extensions.gcampax.github.com
  Name: Native Window Placement
  Description: Arrange windows in overview in a more compact way.
  Path: /usr/share/gnome-shell/extensions/native-window-placement@gnome-shell-extensions.gcampax.github.com
  URL: https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gnome-shell-extensions
  Enabled: Yes
  State: ACTIVE

launch-new-instance@gnome-shell-extensions.gcampax.github.com
  Name: Launch New Instance
  Description: Always launch a new instance when clicking in the dash or the application view.
This extension is part of Classic Mode and is officially supported by GNOME. Please do not report bugs using the form below, use GNOME's GitLab instance instead.
  Path: /usr/share/gnome-shell/extensions/launch-new-instance@gnome-shell-extensions.gcampax.github.com
  URL: https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gnome-shell-extensions
  Enabled: Yes
  State: ACTIVE

Monitor Setup

720p laptop monitor, executed:

xrandr --newmode "1600x900_60.00"  118.25  1600 1688 1856 2112  900 903 908 934 -hsync +vsync
xrandr --addmode eDP-1 1600x900_60.00
xrandr --output eDP-1 --mode 1600x900_60.00

for 1600x900 resolution

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