Case ce-0084 · Scenario scenario-clipboard-api

Clipboard API read/write works inconsistently with contenteditable

OS: Windows 11 Device: Desktop or Laptop Any Browser: Firefox 120.0 Keyboard: US Status: draft
clipboard-api paste firefox windows

Phenomenon

When using the Clipboard API (navigator.clipboard.readText/writeText) with contenteditable elements, the behavior may be inconsistent. Reading clipboard content may not work during paste events, and writing to clipboard may not preserve formatting.

Reproduction example

  1. Create a contenteditable div.
  2. Listen for paste events.
  3. Try to read clipboard content using Clipboard API.
  4. Try to write formatted content to clipboard.
  5. Observe any errors or inconsistencies.

Observed behavior

  • In Firefox on Windows, Clipboard API may not work correctly with contenteditable.
  • Reading clipboard during paste may require user gesture.
  • Writing formatted content may not preserve HTML.
  • Permissions may be required inconsistently.

Expected behavior

  • Clipboard API should work seamlessly with contenteditable.
  • Reading should work during paste events.
  • Writing should preserve formatting when appropriate.

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Browser Windows macOS
Chrome
ce-0047
120.0
Firefox
Current case
Confirmed
Draft
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Case OS Device Browser Keyboard Status
ce-0047 macOS Ubuntu 22.04 Desktop or Laptop Any Chrome 120.0 US draft
ce-0084 Windows 11 Desktop or Laptop Any Firefox 120.0 US draft

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