[Bug 27244] New: [WebDriver Spec]: Add support for accelKey as meta key to ease the usage of command keys

https://www.w3.org/Bugs/Public/show_bug.cgi?id=27244

            Bug ID: 27244
           Summary: [WebDriver Spec]: Add support for accelKey as meta key
                    to ease the usage of command keys
           Product: Browser Test/Tools WG
           Version: unspecified
          Hardware: All
                OS: All
            Status: NEW
          Severity: normal
          Priority: P2
         Component: WebDriver
          Assignee: public-browser-tools-testing@w3.org
          Reporter: hskupin@gmail.com
        QA Contact: public-browser-tools-testing@w3.org
                CC: mike@w3.org
            Blocks: 20860

There are differences in how commands like shortcuts are triggered in chrome
scope across platforms. While on Windows and Linux the Ctrl key is used, on OS
X it is the Cmd key. That implies that for each shortcut you have to check the
platform first, and then set the correct modifier key.

Example:  Open the find bar in Firefox (Linux/Windows: Ctrl+F, OS X: Cmd+F)

To make it easier to use, it would be really helpful if a new "meta" key could
be added to the spec. For several test frameworks here at Mozilla we have it
named accelKey:

http://mxr.mozilla.org/mozilla-central/source/testing/marionette/EventUtils.js#134

Inside the framework a check for the platform ensures that the correct modifier
is used. So it is not a requirement for the test itself.

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Received on Wednesday, 5 November 2014 09:53:19 UTC