codex - 💡(How to fix) Fix Search button X is "behind" main "X" close button [2 comments, 2 participants]

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What version of the Codex App are you using (From “About Codex” dialog)?

26.421.1.11020

What subscription do you have?

Plus

What platform is your computer?

x64

What issue are you seeing?

<img width="580" height="156" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/b909807b-bc36-4208-8b55-82f2884124aa" />

When searching with Ctrl + F the search window click buttons sit on a lower layer than the main close / minimize buttons. So it is difficult to click the X. It scales with the window, so it doesn't matter of resolution.

What steps can reproduce the bug?

  1. Press Ctrl + F
  2. Try to close the search window without closing the Codex window

What is the expected behavior?

Proper hitboxes and z-index order

Additional information

Keep up the great work <3

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TL;DR

Adjusting the z-index of the search window elements may resolve the layering issue with the close and minimize buttons.

Guidance

  • Verify the CSS styles applied to the search window and its buttons to identify any z-index properties that may be causing the overlap.
  • Check if the issue persists when using a different window size or resolution to confirm if it's a scaling problem.
  • Inspect the HTML structure of the search window and main window to ensure proper nesting and layering of elements.
  • Consider using the browser's developer tools to adjust the z-index of the search window elements in real-time to test potential fixes.

Notes

The provided image and steps to reproduce the bug suggest a UI layering issue, but without access to the Codex App's codebase, it's difficult to provide a definitive solution.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Adjust the z-index of the search window elements to ensure they do not overlap with the main window's close and minimize buttons, as this is likely the cause of the issue.

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