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writing modes and widgets' operabilities & native appearances

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css-ui-4 css-writing-modes-4 topic: form controls
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Description

I think writing modes need to be taken into account for the appearance property and widget operabilities.

Question 1:
Should we make it clear that, when the native UI controls do not support vertical writing mode, UAs must implement the according operability themselves(For example, if the operating system doesn't support vertical textfield, UAs should implement <input type="text"> in vertical writing mode themselves)?

Question 2:
What if the native UI controls of the host operating system do not support vertical writing mode when appearance is auto?
Must UAs adjust UI controls to fit the writing mode while simulating native appearances as far as possible?
Or must UAs adjust UI controls as if appearance is none.

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the two questions about writing modes, native widget operability, and the appearance property. Determine the required behavior when native controls lack vertical writing-mode support, then document a resolved specification direction for both appearance: auto and simulated or non-native controls.

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Tech stack
css
Domain
frontend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
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Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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