Nothing can be edited inside the link element
duplicate of: https://github.com/artf/grapesjs/issues/4145 tl;dr: build grapejs locally as fix is currently unreleased or downgrade to 0.18.2
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GrapesJS version[X] I confirm to use the latest version of GrapesJSWhat browser are you using? Chrome v98Reproducible demo link https://grapesjs.com/demo.htmlDescribe the bug When I insert a text element into a link block element, the text element is no longer editable. Double-clicking on text element does not switch to edit mode, but selects the (container) link block element. Code of Conduct[X] I agree to follow this project's Code of Conduct
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duplicate of: https://github.com/artf/grapesjs/issues/4145 tl;dr: build grapejs locally as fix is currently unreleased or downgrade to 0.18.2
Closing as duplicate of #4145
Thanks for reporting this, @Ameeko. The issue with Nothing can be edited inside the link element appears to be a race condition or state management timing problem. This typically happens when component lifecycle events and DOM modifications overlap, creating an inconsistent state. What to try: Add...
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