element-hq / element-hq/element-web

`ctrl-a` and `ctrl-e` should jump to the beginning/end of message instead of line …

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Description

When typing more than of line of text in the text-input field, the shortcuts `ctrl-a` and `ctrl-e` should jump to the beginning or respectively end of the typed message instead of the beginning or end of the line the cursor is currently in.

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Research direction

Start by locating the text-input field and its keyboard handling for ctrl-a and ctrl-e, then reproduce the behavior with a message longer than one line. Done means both shortcuts move to the beginning or end of the entire typed message rather than only the current line.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
frontend
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
38/100

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