Encountering a similar issue, I found a workaround by utilizing the disableSelection() function in jQuery UI on a particular container DIV that housed my input elements. Interestingly, while this worked well with Chrome, Firefox presented an unexpected hiccup where clicking on the inputs (and textareas) did not result in them being focused, even though the click event itself seemed to function as expected.

To resolve this dilemma, the key was to eliminate the use of the disableSelection() function on the parent DIV altogether.

Apply the onclick="this.select()" attribute to the input tag.

Although this thread is quite old, I recently experienced a similar issue that took some time to resolve.

The problem can arise when 'input' elements are mistakenly placed inside a pair of 'label' tags.

In my situation, I had intended to create a pair of 'div' tags but accidentally used 'label' tags instead, and then added text input fields using DOM manipulation.

While the display appeared normal, clicking on any of the text fields caused the cursor to continuously jump back to the first 'input', behaving erratically.

It was challenging to identify this issue because the behavior was subtle and unexpected given the mistake made.

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A while back, I faced a similar issue where I encountered difficulties accessing the fields in a modal jQuery UI dialog that was using the jquery.layout plugin.

It turned out to be related to a z-index problem, with another div layering over my input fields and preventing me from interacting with them. Consider investigating and adjusting the z-index value for your input fields.

Occasionally, this issue arises due to the presence of uneven <label> tags in the form.

After encountering a similar issue, I discovered that the font color matched the background color, making it appear as though nothing had changed.

container, I carefully reviewed all the responses provided, and while they shed light on the issue at hand, a definitive solution remained elusive. To pinpoint the crux of the matter, it boiled down to the problematic function disableSelection(). This particular function was wreaking havoc, but simply removing it wasn't a viable fix. Especially around 2016 (or thereabout), this function seemed indispensable for maneuvering objects using jQuery on touch-screen devices. After much trial and error, the breakthrough came by retaining the disableSelection() within the sortable element while complementing it with a binding action as follows:

 $('#your_selector_id form').bind('mousedown.ui-disableSelection selectstart.ui-disableSelection', function(event) {
    event.stopImmediatePropagation();
 })

The inclusion of the form in the jQuery element served a specific purpose - halting propagation on the form, allowing requisite propagation on other elements if needed.

An issue may arise in the Bootstrap framework if you forget to enclose your columns within a <div class ='row'> element. Without clearing the column floats, the next column could overlap the previous one, causing clicks to not register on the expected DOM elements.

When encountering issues with using canvas alongside DOM on mobile devices, I found the solution provided by Ashwin G to be extremely effective, although I implemented it using JavaScript instead:

var input = document.getElementById("myinputfield");
input.onclick = input.select();

Following this adjustment, everything functioned smoothly without any further problems.

I encountered a similar problem where I couldn't identify the root cause, but I managed to resolve it by implementing the code below. It seems like the issue lied in not being able to focus solely on blank inputs:

$('input').click(function () {
        var value = $(this).val();
        if (value == "") {
            this.select();
        }
    });

Electron Users Beware

If you are encountering issues with Electron, it might be due to using the alert function before selecting input fields. It seems that alert and confirm may not work perfectly with Electron and could disrupt input fields. If you still want to use these functions, check out this helpful post:

The issue I encountered was caused by the following piece of code:

$("#table tbody tr td:first-child").bind("mousedown", function(e){
    e.preventDefault();
    $(this).parents('tr').removeClass('draggable');
});

To fix it, I removed

e.preventDefault();

Here is the updated code:

$("#table tbody tr td:first-child").bind("mousedown", function(){
    $(this).parents('tr').removeClass('draggable');
});

If anyone happens to come across this issue, we encountered a similar problem and managed to fix it by adjusting the z-index of the input elements. It seems that certain divs had extended beyond their boundaries, causing them to overlap with the input fields.

I've been struggling with this issue for more than half a year now, and it seems like it might be the same problem. The main symptom is the inability to move the cursor or select text in text fields; only the arrow keys seem to work for navigation within the input area. This can be particularly frustrating, especially when dealing with textarea inputs. It turns out that the root of the issue lies in a piece of HTML code that is dynamically populated with one form out of many using JavaScript:

<div class="dialog" id="alert">
    <div id="head" class="dialog_head">
        <img id='icon' src='images/icon.png' height=20 width=20><img id='icon_name' src='images/icon_name.png' height=15><img id='alert_close_button' class='close_button' src='images/close.png'>
    </div>
    <div id="type" class="type"></div>
    <div class='scroll_div'>
        <div id="spinner" class="spinner"></div>
        <div id="msg" class="msg"></div>
        <div id="form" class="form"></div>
    </div>
</div>

It appears that my attempt to add draggability to the popup window six months ago ended up causing issues with text inputs as well. Removing the `draggable="true"` attribute resolved the problem entirely!

Encountering a conflict between JQuery UI and Bootstrap led me to realize that the textarea or input field was not editable as expected. Despite trying various solutions provided, none successfully addressed the issue of cross-browser support across major browsers. Determined to find a resolution, I developed a solution which I am eager to share and implement on both input text and textarea elements.

(Verified on Desktop: IE (All Versions), Chrome, Safari, Windows Edge, Firefox, Visual Studio Cordova Ripple Viewer on Windows & Visual Studio Cordova Windows 10 Store App)

(Verified on Mobile: Chrome, Firefox, Android Internet Browser & Visual Studio Cordova App on Android & Visual Studio Cordova Windows 8 + 8.1 + 10 Phone App)

The HTML Code:

<textarea contenteditable id="textarea"></textarea>

The CSS Code:

textarea {
    -webkit-user-select: text !important;
    -khtml-user-select: text !important;
    -moz-user-select: text !important;
    -ms-user-select: text !important;
    user-select: text !important;
    /*to ensure background color and text color are distinguishable (as per previous suggestions)*/
    background-color:#fff !important;
    color:#733E27 !important;
 }        

The JQuery Code Upon Document Ready

$("textarea").click(function() {
        setTimeout(function(){
            $("textarea").focus();
            //include this if utilizing JQuery UI (Referencing Previous Solutions)
            $("textarea").enableSelection();
            var val = $("textarea").val();
            if (val.charAt(val.length-1) !== " " && val.length !== 1) {
                alert(val.length);
                val += " ";
            }
            $("textarea").val(val);
        }, 0);
    });

    if (navigator.userAgent.indexOf('Safari') !== -1 || navigator.userAgent.indexOf('Chrome') !== -1) {
        //alert('Its Safari or chrome');
        $("textarea").onfocus(function(e) {
            setTimeout(function(){
                var end;
                if ($("textarea").val === "") {
                    end = 0;
                } else {
                    end = $("textarea").val.length;
                }
                if ($("textarea").setSelectionRange) {
                    var range = document.getElementById('textarea').createTextRange();
                    if (range) {
                        setTimeout(range, 0, [end, end]);
                    } else { // IE style
                        var aRange = document.getElementById('textarea').createTextRange();
                        aRange.collapse(true);
                        aRange.moveEnd('character', end);
                        aRange.moveStart('character', end);
                        aRange.select();
                    }
                }
                e.preventDefault();
                return false;
            }, 0);
        });
    }

You can experiment with this solution on my website at www.gahwehsada.com

Additionally, it is important to note that if the attribute pointer-events:none is applied to your input label, it can result in the same undesired outcome.

The issue may be due to an incorrect for attribute in the label tag

<input type="text" id="your_name" name="your_name">
<label for="your_name">Your Name</label>

<input type="text" id="your_email" name="your_name">
<label for="your_name">Your Name</label>

To fix this, I changed the for attribute in the second label from your_name to your_email, which resolved the problem

<label for="your_email">Your Name</label>

When you mention

Nope, there are no attributes like disabled="disabled" or readonly ;-)

Are you referring to the HTML itself, the page source code, or the DOM?

If you use Chrome or Firefox to inspect the DOM, you will be able to see any dynamically added attributes to input fields by JavaScript, or even an overlaying div.

After investigating further, I discovered a potential cause of this problem. It turns out that some input textboxes were missing the closing "/". Instead of <input ...>, they should have been in the correct form of <input ... />. Making this adjustment resolved the issue for me.

My issue involved a Bootstrap popup that was displayed. The text input was located in a different calendar popup that overlapped the Bootstrap one. By removing the tabindex="-1" attribute from the Bootstrap modal, the input was able to regain focus.

Issue with iPhone6 chrome

I encountered an obstacle when trying to position the input field within both <label> and <p>

This was the initial setup:

<label>
  <p>
     <input/>
  </p>
</label>

To resolve this, I made the following adjustments:

<div>
  <div>
     <input/>
  </div>
</div>

These modifications proved successful for me.

Once you review this solution, be sure to explore other answers on this page as the issue may vary in causation.

In situations where a div mistakenly overlaps controls in another div, such as when arranging elements using bootstrap and unintentionally typing "col-lg=8" instead of "col-lg-8", the incorrectly placed div will obscure the one on its left and take control over mouse events. It's easy to overlook this typo, especially since = and - are located next to each other on the keyboard. To prevent this issue, it's recommended to inspect the elements and watch out for any unexpected surprises that may reveal these problematic divs.

Could there be an invisible barrier obstructing the controls and preventing them from receiving events, and if so, how does that occur? The answer lies in mixing up = and - when assigning bootstrap class names, creating an obstacle known as fat-fingering.

After encountering a similar issue, I decided to investigate the element further. To my surprise, the element I initially thought was selected turned out to be a different one. Upon close inspection, I discovered a hidden element with a z-index of 9999. Once resolved, my problem vanished.

I encountered an issue where I had originally used class="modal fade", but switching it to class="modal hide" resolved the problem for me.

After encountering a frustrating issue, I spent hours pulling my hair out trying different solutions. It ended up being something as simple as an unclosed a tag. Make sure to validate your HTML code, as an unclosed tag could be the root of the problem.

While working with Bootstrap and contact form 7, I encountered an interesting issue. It turned out that the label was mistakenly set as the container of the form, causing it to be unselectable on mobile devices.

<label>
    <contact form>...</contact form>
</label>

This resulted in breaking all inputs except for the first one and the submit button.

Having encountered a similar problem, I found that the solution was to eliminate placeholders and instead opt for labels in the form design...

The issue I encountered was caused by an overlap between a div element with a bootstrap class ="row" and a neighboring div element with the class="col". The former was hiding the focus of the latter div.

I resolved this issue by moving the div row element out of that level in the hierarchy of div elements, thereby restoring balance to the bootstrap logical structure based on the row and col classes.

Encountered the same issue while working with React recently.

After some investigation, I discovered that the problem lies within the Router and Route components. This approach was triggering the mobile keyboard to unexpectedly close.

<Route 
 path = "some-path"
 component = {props => <MyComponent />}
 />

To avoid this issue, it's recommended to use the render method instead:

<Route 
 path = "some-path"
 render = {props => <MyComponent />}
 />

Hopefully, this explanation will be helpful for someone facing a similar challenge.

Best regards, Daniel