MicrosoftEdge / MicrosoftEdge/WebView2Feedback
[Problem/Bug]: WebView2 does not raise Leave event when focus moves to another control (WinForms)
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Description
What happened?
What happened?
When using WebView2 in a WinForms application inside a GroupBox (within a SplitContainer),
attaching to the Leave event does not result in the handler being triggered when focus moves to another control (e.g. a TextBox in a different GroupBox).
Expected behavior
The Leave event should fire when WebView2 loses focus.
Actual behavior
The Leave event for WebView2 is not triggered.
Importance
Moderate. My app's user experience is affected, but still usable.
Runtime Channel
Stable release (WebView2 Runtime)
Runtime Version
1.0.1462.37
SDK Version
No response
Framework
Winforms
Operating System
Windows 11
OS Version
No response
Repro steps
- Create a WinForms form with a SplitContainer.
- Place a GroupBox in each panel.
- Place a WebView2 in the first GroupBox and a TextBox in the second.
- Attach handlers:
webView21.Leave += WebView21_Leave;
textBox1.Leave += TextBox1_Leave; - Run the app and tab between controls.
Repros in Edge Browser
No, issue does not reproduce in the corresponding Edge version
Regression
No, this never worked
Last working version (if regression)
No response
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