Case ce-0141-undo-redo-multiple-ops · Scenario scenario-undo-redo-stack

Undo may undo multiple operations at once

OS: Windows 11 Device: Desktop or Laptop Any Browser: Chrome 120.0 Keyboard: US Status: draft
undo redo granularity chrome

Phenomenon

When pressing Ctrl+Z to undo in Chrome, multiple operations may be undone at once instead of one operation at a time. This makes it difficult to undo to a specific point.

Reproduction example

  1. Type several characters
  2. Apply formatting
  3. Type more characters
  4. Press Ctrl+Z multiple times

Observed behavior

  • Single Ctrl+Z may undo multiple operations
  • Undo granularity is inconsistent
  • Cannot undo to specific point easily
  • Some operations are grouped together

Expected behavior

  • Each Ctrl+Z should undo one operation
  • Undo granularity should be consistent
  • Users should be able to undo precisely
  • Operations should be undoable individually

Browser Comparison

  • Chrome/Edge: May undo multiple ops (this case)
  • Firefox: Similar grouping behavior
  • Safari: Undo granularity most inconsistent

Notes and possible direction for workarounds

  • Implement custom undo/redo with fine granularity
  • Save state after each operation
  • Group operations explicitly if needed
  • Provide control over undo granularity
Before
Hello
Initial text
After Multiple Operations
Hello World Test
Multiple operations performed (text input, formatting applied, additional input)
vs
✅ Expected
Hello World
Expected: Single Ctrl+Z cancels only one operation (only last 'Test' cancelled)

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All variants (detailed table)

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Case OS Device Browser Keyboard Status
ce-0113-undo-redo-custom-ops Windows 11 Desktop or Laptop Any Chrome 120.0 US draft
ce-0129-undo-redo-stack-cleared Windows 11 Desktop or Laptop Any Chrome 120.0 US draft
ce-0141-undo-redo-multiple-ops Windows 11 Desktop or Laptop Any Chrome 120.0 US draft
ce-0150-undo-redo-custom-formatting Windows 11 Desktop or Laptop Any Chrome 120.0 US draft
ce-0173-undo-redo-custom-text-insert Windows 11 Desktop or Laptop Any Chrome 120.0 US draft

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