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EventReciever from OL element prevents the Bullet list after inserting hyperlink within the Text Editor in SharePoint Online Webpart
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Since Jan 21, 2026.
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Description
Target SharePoint environment
SharePoint Online
What SharePoint development model, framework, SDK or API is this about?
💥 SharePoint Framework
Developer environment
Windows
What browser(s) / client(s) have you tested
- 💥 Internet Explorer
- 💥 Microsoft Edge
- 💥 Google Chrome
- 💥 FireFox
- 💥 Safari
- mobile (iOS/iPadOS)
- mobile (Android)
- not applicable
- other (enter in the "Additional environment details" area below)
Additional environment details
- browser version - 124.0.6367.119
- SPFx version - latest
- Node.js version - 18.16.1
- etc
Describe the bug / error
When i try to insert a bullet list after inserting hyperlink in the text editor, an eventlistener of keydown prevents the bullet list to insert. The preventDefault function is called in the _handleKeyDown function based on a condition. Please check the screenshot below,
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Steps to reproduce
- Create a Text Editor within the sharePoint online webpart.
- Insert some bullet points with texts.
- Now insert a hyperlink inside the Editor.
- Then again try to add more bullets to the previously inserted list.
Expected behavior
It should be able to insert the bullet list even after inserting links into the Editor.
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