Cannot read properties of null (reading 'hasFocus') in Canvas module
The TypeError: Cannot read properties of null (reading 'hasFocus') in the GrapesJS Canvas module is a known issue stemming from a race condition. It occurs when keyboard commands (like Ctrl+Z, Delete) attempt to call editor.Canvas.hasFocus() before the editor's iframe document is fully loaded or after it has been dest...
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GrapesJS version [x] I confirm to use the latest version of GrapesJS What browser are you using? Chrome (versions 142-144), Safari (versions 16.3, 26.1), Maybe others too Reproducible demo link https://jsfiddle.net/saeedhbi/tqfe7p04/ Describe the bug How to reproduce the bug? Initialize a GrapeJS editor (v0.22.11 or v0.22.14) Before the iframe is fully loaded, press a keyboard shortcut (e.g., Ctrl+Z, Delete, or any command key) Command system calls Canvas.hasFocus() before iframe is ready Observe TypeError: Cannot read properties of null (reading 'hasFocus') What is the expected behavior? The...
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The TypeError: Cannot read properties of null (reading 'hasFocus') in the GrapesJS Canvas module is a known issue stemming from a race condition. It occurs when keyboard commands (like Ctrl+Z, Delete) attempt to call editor.Canvas.hasFocus() before the editor's iframe document is fully loaded or af...
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