#2463·grist-core

Scrolling on mobile opens edit widget at random

Author: markstewardCreated Jul 12, 2026Updated Sep 18, 2026

Describe the current behavior

The UI treats two tap scrolls in quick succession as a double-tap, even if they're on different cells or UI elements.

Steps to reproduce

  1. Open a multi-column Grist on mobile
  2. Try to scroll around at anything other than a snail's pace
  3. The edit cell widget appears for the active cell. This might seem to be at random, frustrating users.

Describe the expected behavior

Double-tap should only apply if on the same UI element and within a reasonable distance, or as long as it didn't trigger an actual scroll.

Where have you encountered this bug?

Instance information (when self-hosting only)

  • Grist instance:
    • Version: 1.7.17
    • Installation mode: docker

Confirmed on latest Chrome on Android, Chrome Desktop, and Firefox Desktop.