w3c / w3c/webdriver

Pointer Action allows Float, but Wheel action only allows Integer

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Description

We allow double precision for Pointer Action: spec

But Wheel action only allows Integer: spec

Is there a real reason for this? Should we allow double precision for Wheel too?

cc @xiaochengh

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Start by comparing the WebDriver specification sections linked for pointer and wheel actions, focusing on their numeric type requirements. Determine whether the difference has a documented rationale; done means reaching a decision on whether the wheel action should accept double precision and updating the specification accordingly.

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