MicrosoftEdge / MicrosoftEdge/WebView2Feedback
[Problem/Bug]: WebView2 Content Does Not Receive Keyboard Events Until Content Clicked
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Description
What happened?
When developing a WPF application using WebView2, I noticed that JavaScript keydown events are not received unless the user first interacts with the WebView2 content (e.g., by clicking it). I attempted to programmatically set focus on the WebView2 control using Keyboard.Focus() when it is loaded, but this did not resolve the issue.
Importance
Moderate. My app's user experience is affected, but still usable.
Runtime Channel
Stable release (WebView2 Runtime)
Runtime Version
134.0.3124.51
SDK Version
1.0.1823.32
Framework
WPF
Operating System
Windows 11
OS Version
No response
Repro steps
- Create a WPF application with a WebView2 control.
- Add a
keydownevent listener to the JavaScript code inside the WebView2 content. - Use
Keyboard.Focus()to programmatically set focus to the WebView2 control when WebView2 control is loaded. - Without interacting with the WebView2 content (e.g., without clicking it), press any key.
Repros in Edge Browser
No, issue does not reproduce in the corresponding Edge version
Regression
Don't know
Last working version (if regression)
No response
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