June 20, 2023

Implementing Ctrl+Enter Submission in LiveView Text Areas

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Implementing Ctrl+Enter Submission in LiveView Text Areas

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Phoenix LiveView

The article discusses a common usability feature: submitting forms in a web application without needing to move the hands from the keyboard. Berenice Medel addresses this issue in the context of Phoenix LiveView applications by outlining a method to make text area submission more efficient. Specifically, this involves capturing the Ctrl+Enter key event through JavaScript hooks and having it trigger the form's submit action within LiveView. This approach improves the user experience by allowing users to submit messages and forms with a simple and natural keyboard shortcut, without interrupting their typing flow. Furthermore, the author provides alternative solutions and discusses the potential of using different key combinations or event listeners to trigger form events in Phoenix LiveView.

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