Wed Sep 25 03:55:28 UTC 2024: ## WordPress Addresses Full Keyboard Issue on Mobile for Date and Time Fields

**WordPress developers have addressed an issue where mobile devices would open the full keyboard for date and time fields that only accept numerical input, such as day, year, hours, and minutes.** This issue was observed on Android 11 using Chrome 129 and caused users to have to manually switch to the numeric keyboard.

The fix, implemented in PR #7432, introduces the **”inputmode=numeric”** attribute to the relevant fields, including day, year, hour, and minute. This attribute signals to the browser that only numerical input is expected, ensuring the numeric keyboard automatically appears on mobile devices.

This improvement, specifically affecting the **touch_time()** function used in Comments, Quick Edit, and the Classic Editor, provides a more user-friendly experience for users entering date and time information on mobile devices.

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