@dagnall53

Describe the problem

When using the "global" search in a large project, the IDE can crawl to a halt as the search term is typed in. In some situations I have had the IDE turn unresponsive with just a single letter typed in - preventing me from adding more elements to the search term.

I believe that this is due to it trying hard to find all instances of the search term AS it is being typed in.

To reproduce

1. Open a large sketch.
2. Open the "SEARCH" view.
3. Type a letter in the "Search" field.

Expected behavior

Triggering the search only after the user clicks a button or presses Enter would prevent the problem.

Arduino IDE version

2.0.1

Operating system

Windows

Operating system version

10

Additional context

Additional reports

• https://forum.arduino.cc/t/search-all-sketch-dont-wait-for-enter/1093641
• https://forum.arduino.cc/t/ide-2-1-1-hangs-when-entering-search-term-in-text-box/1158462
• https://forum.arduino.cc/t/arduino-ide-2-2-1-locks-up/1176248

Keywords

• "find"
• "hot search"
• "incremental find"
• "real-time suggestions"
• "live search"
• "active search"
• "real-time"
• "realtime"
• "real time"
• "hang"
• "freeze"

Issue checklist

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