v17.1 - Extended character issue with Name field in Properties window

[Paolo F Cantoni]

I need to rename some items to add guillemets «» to some words.  Imagine my surprise as I went into the Name field of the Properties window and added the left guillemet « to the beginning of the word in question (using the keystroke Alt0171), only to find that the field was cleared and the « was the only character left in the field.

I was surprised because I was sure it didn’t use to behave like that, and indeed it behaves correctly in v15!

To enter guillemets successfully, I have to open the item (using [Alt-Enter]) and use the Name field therein.

The problem occurs in both v16 and v17, and in both the 32-bit and 64-bit versions, although the behaviour of the 64-bit version is subtly different (EAUI!).  If the guillemets are added at the end of the field, they are entered.  Elsewhere in the field, they replace the original value!

Is this just on my machine, or do others observe this weird behaviour?

Reported,
Paolo

[Geert Bellekens]

I can confirm this behavior in v17, but also in v15.2.1560

Geert

[Paolo F Cantoni]

I can confirm this behavior in v17, but also in v15.2.1560

Geert

Thanks, Geert,
I rechecked my v15.2.1560, and I must have waved a magic wand because this morning it also behaves as the others.
Did you notice the 32-bit - 64-bit difference also?

Paolo

[Geert Bellekens]

Did you notice the 32-bit - 64-bit difference also?

No, didn't test that one.

Geert