Typing becomes slow with large contenteditable content
OS: Any Ubuntu 22.04 · Device: Desktop or Laptop Any · Browser: Chrome 120.0 · Keyboard: US
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Typing becomes slow with large contenteditable content
Typing becomes slow with large contenteditable content
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scenario-performance-large-content
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| Case | OS | Device | Browser | Keyboard | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ce-0026-performance-large-content | Any Ubuntu 22.04 | Desktop or Laptop Any | Chrome 120.0 | US | draft |
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