Block Editor :: Keyboard shortcut for underline :: Ctrl+U doesn't work.

[mdtanjid0]

Quick summary

The keyboard shortcut Ctrl+U/⌘U ( Underline the selected text. ) with the Block doesn't work.

That's not related to any specific themes; I have tried with different themes - but it only works with some.

Keyboard shortcuts are listed here: https://wordpress.com/support/wordpress-editor/keyboard-shortcuts/

Steps to reproduce

1. Create a page or edit an existing page.
2. Select some texts.
3. And check the Ctrl+U/⌘U ( Underline the selected text. )

What you expected to happen

It should underline the selected text as mentioned here.

What actually happened

It doesn't underline the selected text.

Browser

No response

Context

5828655-zen

Platform (Simple, Atomic, or both?)

Simple, Atomic

Other notes

No response

Reproducibility

Consistent

Severity

Most (> 50%)

Available workarounds?

None

Workaround details

No response

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[cuemarie]

📌 SCRUBBING : RESULT - Replicated / Could Not Replicate / Uncertain

• Tested on Simple – Replicated
• Tested on Atomic – Replicated
• Replicable outside of Dotcom – Yes

📌 FINDINGS/SCREENSHOTS/VIDEO
Tested the keyboard shortcut CMD+U using macOS Monterey Version 12.5.1

• Firefox 111.0.1 - opens a view-source: version of the page
• Chrome Version 112.0.5615.49 - No response at all
• Safari Version 16.2 - No response
• Desktop App Version 7.2.0 Release - No response

📌 ACTIONS

• Assigned to Cylon

[cuemarie]

Related:

• Underlining text using the keyboard shortcut does not work consistently in major browsers WordPress/gutenberg#13034
• Improve shortcuts for common formatting commands WordPress/gutenberg#14031

[Greatdane]

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