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 <!-- ⚠️ IMPORTANT: READ ME! ⚠️
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+This is the default template for BUG REPORTS.
+For feature requests, performance issues and security reports, please see:
+https://testing.gimp.org/bugs/report.html#select-the-issue-template -->
 
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-and reproduction steps yourself before posting.
-
-It is important that you fill all the fields of the template. -->
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+https://gimp.org/bugs/#checking-existing-reports -->
 
 ### Environment/Versions
 
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 ### Description of the bug
 
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 ### Reproduction
 
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+
 Is the bug reproducible? <!--[Always / Randomly / Happened only once ] (write it after the > symbol)-->
 
 Reproduction steps:
@@ -48,4 +39,5 @@ Actual result:
 
 ### Additional information
 
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