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Stop highlighting of block when dropping on file input

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#2980 opened on Jan 23, 2026

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Description

Describe a bug. I've created a drop zone to upload files. After the file is uploaded the block is highlighted blue. (In screenshot below). How do I stop this from happening ?

Expected behavior: Uploaded photo shouldn't have the blue highlighted box around it because I don't want the block to be selected.

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Device, Browser, OS: Chrome

Editor.js version: Latest version

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Tech stack
typescriptnodejs
Domain
frontend
Issue type
bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
Familiarity with Editor.js block selectionUnderstanding of drag and drop events
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
40
Research direction
Investigate the file upload plugin (likely the Image tool or a custom plugin) to determine why the block remains highlighted after a file is dropped. Look at how the drop event is handled and where the selection state is updated. Check the Editor.js core selection logic to see if there is a method to deselect the block after file upload. Review the issue comments for any additional context or maintainer suggestions.