Trailing whitespaces are removed when pasting text in Firefox
OS: Windows 10-11 · Device: Desktop or Laptop Any · Browser: Firefox 120+ · Keyboard: US QWERTY
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Trailing whitespaces are removed when pasting text in Firefox
Trailing whitespaces are removed when pasting text in Firefox
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scenario-paste-whitespace
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| Case | OS | Device | Browser | Keyboard | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ce-0302-firefox-trailing-whitespace-paste-en | Windows 10-11 | Desktop or Laptop Any | Firefox 120+ | US QWERTY | draft |
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