Unable to enter text in TextField - SwiftUI preview

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rustproofFish OP
Created Jun ’20
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I'm trying out Xcode 12 (beta) and encountered an issue with TextField when viewing it in a live Preview.

Although the view is interactive (scrolling vertically seems to be OK) and a cursor appears in the TextField view when it is clicked on, keyboard input is ignored.

The same code works as expected in Xcode 11.5. Simulator in both 11.5 and 12 exhibits expected behaviour.

Is this a bug? I know there is an issue with interactivity in Preview with multiple views inside PreviewProvider but I'd assumed this is if you'd added multiple Views to the same body of this struct.


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Developer Tools Engineer OP
Apple
Jun ’20
Howdy,

I'm sorry to hear you are having problems with interactive previews. As you've noticed, there is a currently known issue with keyboard input during an interactive preview session. We are working on a fix to this.
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rustproofFish OP
Jun ’20
Thanks for the confirmation. I'll use the sim for now :-)

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kangarooChris OP
Nov ’20
Has this been resolved?
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soch OP
Oct ’21

Same issue in Xcode 13.0 (13A233)

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mwebb OP
Dec ’21

Same issue in Version 13.2 (13C90). I was able to type in the live preview on a new project until I ran it in the sim for the first time. Now I'm not able to type in live previews. I tried cleaning the build folder, restarting the sim, switching sims, and restarting Xcode.

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macrojd OP
Dec ’21

I have the same problem in Xcode 13.2. The only solution was to uninstall the 13.2 version and install the 13.1 version again. Very annoying.

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mlipiz OP
Dec ’21

Same issue with Xcode 13.2.1, I downloaded from the Application Store, I downloaded from the Developers website, the same error, I cannot enter info on a TextField in Preview, the cursor appear, I can paste, but not enter data from the keyboard. I can enter data when I run the sample in my phone.

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Xamrin OP
Jan ’22

I am facing the same issue in Xcode Version 13.2.1 (13C100). I cannot type in the preview, and even the keyboard isn't visible, but for the simulator, at least I can type in. It would be great if it is fixed it ASAP!

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tylerlw82 OP
Jan ’22

Same here, everyone. This is a new frustration for me so hoping it gets resolved soon.

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piratemc74 OP
Jan ’22

Ugh - reported over a year ago with Xcode 12, apparently fixed in Xcode 13.1, re-introduced in 13.2.1. So much for regression testing?

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Simon Anthony OP
Jan ’22

I'm trying to get my head around Xcode Swift 5. It really doesn't help with understanding or confidence when the software tool itself is not being maintained well enough for what has evidently been a long standing bug to still exist as of January 26 2022. I'm using an M1 Macbook pro and fully up to date

OS Monterey Version 12.1 (21C52) with Xcode Version 13.2.1 (13C100)

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mattlduff OP
Feb ’22

I am having this issue as well. It is hindering my progress. Please create a fix for this.

13.2.1 (13C100)

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WoodWhite OP
Feb ’22

I am having this same issue. I cannot even type in any character by using my own keyboard to the text field while it is in preview mode.

Xcode 13.2.1 (13C100)

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Ainos OP
Feb ’22

The same here with Xcode 13.2.1. Please take care of this - it is a serious impediment!

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AndreasMarsh OP
Feb ’22

Also experiencing this issue with Xcode 13.2.1 on an M1 Pro Macbook Pro.

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