A bug fix for mobile text select!

Steps to reproduce

  • This has been a bug on iPad (maybe others) for years. It happens when dragging up to select more text.
  • The video attached demonstrates the problem and a solution.
  • The solution is to disable Settings > Editor > Fold Heading and/or Fold Indent
  • Obsidian Mobile select text bug.mp4.zip (4.0 MB)

Did you follow the troubleshooting guide? [Y/N]

  • Yes, this is in a fresh sandbox vault.

Environment

SYSTEM INFO:
Operating system: ios 18.4 (Apple iPad11,2)
Obsidian version: 1.8.9 (195)
API version: v1.8.9
Login status: logged in
Language: en
Catalyst license: insider
Live preview: on
Base theme: adapt to system
Community theme: none
Snippets enabled: 0
Restricted mode: on

RECOMMENDATIONS:
none

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