CSS backdrop-filter may cause rendering issues in contenteditable
OS: iOS 17.0 · Device: iPhone Any · Browser: Safari 17.0 · Keyboard: US
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CSS backdrop-filter may cause rendering issues in contenteditable
When a contenteditable element has CSS backdrop-filter applied, rendering may be affected. Text may appear blurry, selection may not render correctly, and performance may be degraded, especially on mobile devices.
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Scenario ID
scenario-css-backdrop-filter
Details
When a contenteditable element has CSS backdrop-filter applied, rendering may be affected. Text may appear blurry, selection may not render correctly, and performance may be degraded, especially on mobile devices.
References
- MDN: Using filter effects - backdrop-filter documentation
- Stack Overflow: backdrop-filter not working for nested elements - Nested filter issues
- VitePress Issue #1049: backdrop-filter performance - Performance problems
- Headless UI Issue #690: backdrop-filter input lag - UI lag issues
- Stack Overflow: Text seems blurry on backdrop blur - Blurry text rendering
- Stack Overflow: Why backdrop-filter in Firefox don’t work - Firefox compatibility
- Stack Overflow: Firefox backdrop-filter blur with sticky positioning - Sticky position issues
- Electron Issue #39529: backdrop-filter inconsistencies - WebView issues
References
- MDN: Using filter effects - backdrop-filter documentation
- Stack Overflow: backdrop-filter not working for nested elements - Nested filter issues
- VitePress Issue #1049: backdrop-filter performance - Performance problems
- Headless UI Issue #690: backdrop-filter input lag - Input lag issues
- Stack Overflow: Text seems blurry on backdrop blur - Blurry text rendering
- Stack Overflow: Why backdrop-filter in Firefox don’t work - Firefox compatibility
- Stack Overflow: Firefox backdrop-filter blur not working with sticky - Sticky positioning issues
- Electron Issue #39529: backdrop-filter inconsistencies - WebView issues
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| Case | OS | Device | Browser | Keyboard | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ce-0093-contenteditable-with-css-backdrop-filter | iOS 17.0 | iPhone Any | Safari 17.0 | US | draft |
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