w3c / w3c/editing

Disable `formatBlock` for `contenteditable=plaintext-only`

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Description

The formatBlock block command should be disabled if the contenteditable property is not true. This is defined as an additional behavior for most other block commands.

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Research direction

Start by locating the formatBlock command definition and the contenteditable behavior rules in the editing specs; compare them with the other block commands mentioned in the issue. Confirm that formatBlock is disabled when contenteditable is not true, including plaintext-only, and update the relevant specification text.

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Assessment

Tech stack
html
Domain
documentation
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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