Uncaught TypeError: Cannot read properties of null (reading 'ownerDocument')
Thanks for reporting this, @Merorh. Great question about Uncaught TypeError: Cannot read properties of null (reading 'ownerDocument'). The recommended approach with Keyboard is to use the event-driven API. Start here: Check the GrapesJS documentation for your specific module Look for the on() event listener method Mos...
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GrapesJS version [X] I confirm to use the latest version of GrapesJS What browser are you using? Chromium 101.0.4951.64 (Official Build) snap (64-bit) Reproducible demo link https://grapesjs.com/demo.html Describe the bug How to reproduce the bug?Select an image and resize it - and hold the mouse button on resizing pinDelete image via keyboard delete button, while still holding mouse button and resizing the image What is the expected behavior? Image is deleted What is the current behavior? Image is deleted, and massive error logs are shown in console: Instanses of the latter log are growing i...
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Thanks for reporting this, @Merorh. Great question about Uncaught TypeError: Cannot read properties of null (reading 'ownerDocument'). The recommended approach with Keyboard is to use the event-driven API. Start here: Check the GrapesJS documentation for your specific module Look for the on() event...
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