App not working in certain fields

[toohazy]

The text expansion feature doesn't work in some apps, I can't see anything in common between the affected apps, but I'm probably too not know what to look for.

Examples of apps where text expansion doesn't work:

• bravenewpipe: search bar
• clipstack: search bar
• official YouTube: search bar
• simple note
• pure writer

[lochidev]

yeah, the app only works on EditText elements, https://developer.android.com/reference/android/widget/EditText

I will keep an eye out to see if I can fix some stuff

[00apm]

+1 this feature is essential
Your app is very useful! It would be great if this could be fixed

Other apps where text expansion doesn't work:

• chrome browser: search/url bar
• firefox browser: search/url bar
• obsidian.md: edit mode
• wikipedia mobile app: search bar, article editing mode

[lochidev]

@00apm @toohazy Unfortunately, the only way around this is by having a floating EditText widget. See: https://f-droid.org/en/packages/genius.mohammad.floating.stickies/

So I think the best thing I could do is to bake something like what the above app does, into my app. So basically whenever, text expansion doesn't work, you'll have to type in the floating window and the expanded text will automatically be copied to your clipboard so you can paste that in, say, the YouTube search bar. Before I code this however I would like community feedback.

Obviously, you can use the above app or similar ones today itself, the only addition would be,
=> Automatic copying of the expanded text to your clipboard, saving you an extra selection & touch.

Thank you!

[lochidev]

Personally, I think since floating window apps already exist, I don't see any point of integrating that into my app, just to save one click. So looking for feedback.

To clarify why text expansions don't work on some apps, that's because they don't emit accessibility events when text is typed on them. They are probably using custom rendering systems (games using OpenGL, apps using Skia)