element-hq / element-hq/element-web

Can't drag and drop text

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A-Composer O-Occasional T-Enhancement
Dominant language
TypeScript
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Description

### Your use case

#### What would you like to do?

I would like to drag and drop texts from a different app to the messages form field.

#### Why would you like to do it?

I usually select, drag and drop text between apps because it's easier than copy and paste when you're copying a lot of excerpts.

#### How would you like to achieve it?

### Have you considered any alternatives?

_No response_

### Additional context

_No response_

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating the message composer and its drag-and-drop handling, then reproduce dragging selected text from another application; done means the text appears in the messages field without breaking existing input behavior.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
frontend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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