Microsoft/vscode

Webviews disables Alt key menu navigation

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#121,379 opened on Apr 15, 2021

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Description

Version: 1.55.2 Commit: 3c4e3df9e89829dce27b7b5c24508306b151f30d Date: 2021-04-13T09:37:02.931Z Electron: 11.3.0 Chrome: 87.0.4280.141 Node.js: 12.18.3 V8: 8.7.220.31-electron.0 OS: Linux x64 5.8.0-48-generic

Steps to Reproduce:

  1. Open VS code.
  2. Create markdown file and populate with simple text.
  3. Open file preview with CTRL+SHIFT V.
  4. Whilst in file preview, hold ALT --> no menu bar navigation.

Does this issue occur when all extensions are disabled?: Yes

Contributor guide

Research direction
Investigate how webviews handle keyboard events, specifically the Alt key, and trace the event propagation path to find where the menu navigation is being intercepted or blocked.
Tech stack
typescriptnodejselectron
Domain
desktopaccessibility
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Bug
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2
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1-3 hours
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Clear
Prerequisites
GitNode.jsVisual Studio Code development setup
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75