A text selection which exactly matches a markup inline style does not replace the text when typing.

[merlijnvanlent]

Description

Typing when text is selected replaces the selected text with whatever you are typing. However, when a text selection matches a Marked piece of text the selection is not replaced.

Step-by-step reproduction instructions

1. When editing a post
2. Create a piece of text with a marked colour
3. Select the exact same characters as the earlier marked text.
4. Start typing the new text.
5. Text is not replaced.

Screenshots, screen recording, code snippet

https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/10158014/191013023-843d93e4-b3b8-4305-8815-870e99fd5cae.mov

Please see the bottom left corner of the screen for keystrokes. :)

Environment info

• WP Version 6.0.2, With or without Gutenberg plugin still an issue (as of creation current Gutenberg plugin version is: 14.1.0)
• macOS: 12.5.1
• Chrome: 105.0.5195.125

Please confirm that you have searched existing issues in the repo.

Yes

Please confirm that you have tested with all plugins deactivated except Gutenberg.

Yes

[artemiomorales]

Confirmed in the following environment:

• WP 6.0.2, Gutenberg 14.1.0
• MacOS: 12.5
• Chrome: 105.0.5195.125

[dnwjn]

Unfortunately this is still an issue with the following versions:

• WordPress 6.1.1
• Gutenberg 15.5.0
• MacOS: 13.2.1
• Chromium Engine: 111.0.5563.146

[ellatrix]

Unfortunately I cannot reproduce this. Is this still an issue in WP 6.3?

[dnwjn]

Unfortunately I cannot reproduce this. Is this still an issue in WP 6.3?

I'm sorry to report it still is. I've tested this on a fresh WP 6.3 install, and the following situation is an example of when it doesn't work:

Screenshot


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