Overview

In a significant update, Google has rolled out a fix for a pesky bug in Chrome that previously hindered users from highlighting text on various websites, including major platforms like Bloomberg and The Verge.

Bug Details

This glitch was notably present in Chrome's latest update (Version 131.0.6778.86) and was confirmed by Google’s Scott Westover in a communication with The Verge.

Where to Test the Fix

After testing the recent changes, users can now seamlessly highlight text in articles and on social media platforms, such as X (formerly Twitter), across both Windows and Mac versions of Chrome. However, it's still uncertain whether this fix extends to other Chromium-based browsers like Arc, which remains problematic as per our testing.

How to Get the Update

To benefit from this update, users are advised to restart their Chrome browser. If the text highlighting issue persists, they should check their Chrome version in the “About” menu to ensure they are on the latest version.

Cause of the Issue

This text highlighting issue was linked to the way Tailwind CSS, a popular selection styling tool, implemented highlighting functionality. Users could still select text, but they were left without any visual feedback, making it confusing to confirm their selection.

User Experience

The resolution of this issue comes as welcome news for Chrome users, who rely heavily on text selection for reading and sharing content online. With this fix in place, Google aims to enhance the user experience and maintain Chrome’s reputation as a leading web browser.

Call to Action

Stay tuned as we monitor further updates from Google, and don’t forget to share your experiences with this fix! Has your text highlighting returned to normal? Let us know in the comments!