Case ce-0053 · Scenario scenario-mobile-touch-behavior

Selection handles overlap with content on mobile

OS: Android Ubuntu 22.04 Device: Mobile Any Browser: Chrome 120.0 Keyboard: System virtual keyboard Status: draft
mobile selection handles android

Phenomenon

On Android Chrome, when selecting text in a contenteditable region, the selection handles (grab points for adjusting selection) may overlap with the content, making it difficult to see or interact with the selected text.

Reproduction example

  1. Open a contenteditable region on Android Chrome.
  2. Long-press to start a text selection.
  3. Observe the position of the selection handles.
  4. Try to adjust the selection by dragging the handles.

Observed behavior

  • In Android Chrome, selection handles may overlap with content.
  • The handles may obscure the selected text.
  • It may be difficult to see what is selected.
  • Adjusting the selection may be challenging.

Expected behavior

  • Selection handles should not overlap with content.
  • They should be positioned clearly and visibly.
  • The selected text should remain visible and accessible.

Browser compatibility matrix

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Browser Android iOS
Chrome —
Safari —
ce-0028 ce-0038 ce-0046
120.0, 120.0, 120.0
Current case
Confirmed
Draft
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All variants (detailed table)

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Case OS Device Browser Keyboard Status
ce-0028 iOS Ubuntu 22.04 Mobile Any Safari 120.0 System virtual keyboard draft
ce-0038 iOS Ubuntu 22.04 Mobile Any Safari 120.0 System virtual keyboard draft
ce-0046 iOS Ubuntu 22.04 Mobile Any Safari 120.0 System virtual keyboard draft
ce-0053 Android Ubuntu 22.04 Mobile Any Chrome 120.0 System virtual keyboard draft

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Reported environment
OS: Android Ubuntu 22.04
Device: Mobile Any
Browser: Chrome 120.0
Keyboard: System virtual keyboard
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