unwanted snapping when selecting text

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Author
Stefan F.
Created
Dec 23, 2016
Privacy
This issue is public.
Found in
  • Microsoft Edge
Found in build #
14.14393
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In text areas Edge tries to snap to words or syntax elements when selecting text. So its not possible to edit e. g. Wikipedia articles. When I want to select a single word placed in Wiki-Syntax the Edge snaps the word including brackets or something. I have no chance to select just the single word with the mouse when its written inside any syntax elements like brackets or something. The browser should offer an option to switch this selecting feature off.

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    • Microsoft Edge Team

      Brad E. Dec 27, 2016 2016-12-27T16:28:01.873Z

      Changed Assigned To to “Brad E.”

      Brad E. Dec 30, 2016 2016-12-30T19:03:54.3Z

      Changed Status to “By design”

    • Brad E. Dec 30, 2016 2016-12-30T19:03:54.3Z Microsoft Edge Team

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