excalidraw/excalidraw

Allow to switch into different arrow types when using "Tab" switcher when bound to element/s or text

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#9656 opened on Jun 15, 2025

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Description

Is it by design that if either ends of an arrow are bound to an element the "TAB" shape switcher does not work?

Contributor guide

Tech stack
typescriptreact
Domain
frontend
Issue type
feature
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.
1-2 days
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
Familiarity with ReactUnderstanding of Excalidraw's arrow binding
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
45
Research direction
Investigate the code responsible for arrow binding and the Tab shape switcher. Check if there is a condition that disables tab switching when arrows are bound to elements. Look at the relevant React components handling arrow properties and the keyboard shortcut logic in the Excalidraw codebase. Review any existing comments or documentation about this behavior.