Case ce-0042 · Scenario scenario-input-event-duplication

Input events fire multiple times for single keystroke

OS: Windows 11 Device: Desktop or Laptop Any Browser: Edge 120.0 Keyboard: US Status: draft
input events duplication edge

Phenomenon

In Edge on Windows, the input event may fire multiple times for a single keystroke, causing event handlers to execute more than expected. This can lead to performance issues and incorrect behavior.

Reproduction example

  1. Create a contenteditable div.
  2. Add an event listener for the input event that logs each event.
  3. Type a single character.
  4. Observe how many times the input event fires.

Observed behavior

  • In Edge on Windows, the input event may fire 2-3 times for a single keystroke.
  • Event handlers are executed multiple times unnecessarily.
  • This can cause performance degradation and incorrect application behavior.

Expected behavior

  • The input event should fire exactly once per user input action.
  • Event duplication should not occur.
  • The event should accurately represent the actual input change.

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Reported environment
OS: Windows 11
Device: Desktop or Laptop Any
Browser: Edge 120.0
Keyboard: US
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