Fix Version of BioStar 2: v2.9.7 or higher version
Affected Environment: Chrome v127 or Chrome v128 (beta)
If you're using Chrome v127 or v128 beta, you may not be able to select an option in the list box, such as the Time Zone setting or Language setting, in BioStar 2.
However, this issue has been resolved by upgrading BioStar 2 to version 2.9.7 or a higher version. So, please upgrade BioStar 2 to v2.9.7 or follow the alternative solution below.
To check the details and workaround, please find the below contents.
1. Issue Description:
For users on Chrome version 127 or 128 beta, enabling the "Enables keyboard focusable scrollers" option may result in scrollable lists, such as the Time Zone setting in BioStar 2, becoming unclickable.
A. Conditions That Cause Problem
The issue occurs when the "Enables Keyboard Focusable Scrollers" option is Enabled in Chrome.
B. Example of Where the issue Occurs
The issue may occur in the list box, such as the Time Zone setting, Language setting, etc., in BioStar 2. To check the details, please refer to the 2 examples below.
Example 1)
Time Zone setting in Device
Example 2)
Language setting in Preference of Settings
Note
For some users on Chrome version 127 or 128 beta, the "Enables keyboard focusable scrollers" option may automatically change from "Default" to "Enabled" in Chrome.
2. Workaround
The issue can be resolved by disabling the "Enables keyboard focusable scrollers" option in Chrome. Follow the steps below to apply this solution:
Step 1.
Open the Chrome browser.
Step 2.
In the address bar, type chrome://flags/#touch-events and press Enter.
Step3.
Locate the "Enables keyboard focusable scrollers" option and set it to Disabled.
3. Plan For Fix
Suprema has addressed this issue in BioStar 2 v2.9.7 with the following solution:
- Even if the "Enables keyboard focusable scrollers" option is Enabled in Chrome, users will be able to select options normally after scrolling through the list box in the affected menus of BioStar 2.
Please refer to this information regarding the fix.