Enable Word-by-Word Selection Extension with Double-Click and Drag
In many popular text editors (including Microsoft Word and LibreOffice), a user can initiate a word selection and then drag the mouse/touchpad to extend that selection one word at a time. This significantly improves the speed and accuracy of text selection compared to character-by-character dragging.
Current Behavior:
Double-click a word to select it (works correctly).
While keeping the button pressed after the double-click, drag the selection.
The selection extends character-by-character.
Desired Behavior (Standard Behavior in Other Editors):
Double-click a word to select it.
While keeping the button pressed after the double-click, drag the selection (to the right or left).
The selection should extend word-by-word until the mouse button is released.
This feature is highly valued for efficient editing and is often expected by users transitioning from other office suites.
Tq!
It is planned in one of the future releases.