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Gradient title text not visible in Electron desktop app (works correctly on web) #414

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@nicksboson

Description

In the Electron (desktop) version of EduAid, the gradient background for title text renders correctly, but the text itself is not visible.

This issue is Electron-specific — the same UI renders correctly on the main web application.

Affected screens include:

  • Landing page ("EduAid" title)
  • Question selection screen ("What's on your Mind?")

Expected Behavior

The title text should be visible on top of the gradient styling, consistent with the web version.

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Actual Behavior

Only the gradient/blue rectangular background is rendered, while the text itself is invisible.

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Environment

  • Platform: Desktop (Electron)
  • OS: Windows
  • App: EduAid Desktop
  • Web version: Works correctly

Additional Context

This appears to be a CSS rendering issue specific to Electron/Chromium, possibly related to gradient text styling (background-clip, text-fill-color, z-index, or GPU rendering differences).

Screenshots attached:

  • Electron app (text missing)
  • Web app (expected behavior)

I can work on a fix once the preferred approach for Electron styling is confirmed.

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