w3c / w3c/editing

What do we need to integrate with the clipboard api?

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ContentEditableEvents Future
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Description

contentEditable=Events lacks execCommand, so what do we need in order to still allow clipboard access (using custom UI controls)?

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Research direction

The issue mentions contentEditable=Events, execCommand, custom UI controls, and clipboard access, but names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by reviewing how contentEditable=Events relates to clipboard access and identify the integration requirements. Done means the needed approach for custom clipboard controls is defined.

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Assessment

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

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