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[Resolved] Is there a way to stop windows from grabbing attention in plasma6? (programming.dev)

submitted 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) by onlinepersona@programming.dev to c/kde@lemmy.kde.social

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I configured steam to open on a separate desktop using window rules, but it also grabs the attention and plasma will automatically switch to the desktop it opened to. Is there a way to stop that from happening?

Steam opens 3 windows, so switching to another desktop will be reverted 3 times.

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[–] Morphit@feddit.uk 13 points 6 days ago (2 children)

In the System settings, under Window Management > Window Behaviour, in the Focus tab, there is a Focus stealing prevention selector. If it's set to extreme, then it does prevent switching to another desktop when I open a window that gets sent there.

I think that's what you want but I guess it would mess with all applications, not just Steam. I don't think you can do it per application.

I remember there being a window management protocol that would allow more control but I don't think Kwin implements it yet.

[–] onlinepersona@programming.dev 7 points 6 days ago

Thank you! I set it to high and that solved the problem for me. This has plagued me for a long time. Finally it has been resolved 🙏

Thanks again!

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[–] evthestrike@lemmygrad.ml 2 points 5 days ago

Thank you so much!

[–] gaylord_fartmaster@lemmy.world 5 points 6 days ago

I can't even stop windows from stealing focus on the same desktop with window rules anymore.

[–] vort3@lemmy.ml 3 points 6 days ago

Yeah, both steam and discord do this and it's stupid.

Sorry, can't help you, but I'm sure the other comment already gave you a working solution.