Unable to select any effect

just upgraded to version 2.0.2
paused playback and made selection for amplify effect.
all effects were grayed out.
i had to click the play and stop buttons to get effects list to activate.
is this a bug or an intentional feature, not allowing effects when playback is paused instead of stopped???
see topic topic f=13 t=58412 p=148144

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Audacity can only apply effects when “off-line” (not playing, recording or paused).

I presume that you would like to be able to apply effects while paused, so I’ll move this post to the “Feature Request” section.

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when selection is made, stop playback (no more pause) while retaining selection so that an effect can be applied.

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