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Wrap text does not work in Internet Explorer 11 browser
SA-51201
Summary
In the Internet Explorer 11 browser, wrap text does not work when the text exceeds the length of the property field width.
Browser: Internet Explorer 11
Version: 11.0.9600.18893
However, wrap text works on Google Chrome.
Browser: Google Chrome
Version 55.0.2883.87 m
Error Messages
No t Applicable
Steps to Reproduce
- Enter text that exceeds the size of the property field width.
- Display the value as ReadOnly. Text displays without word wrapping.
Root Cause
A defect in Pegasystems’ code or rules.
Internet Explorer browser cannot handle wrap words correctly.
Resolution
Perform the following local-change:
- Create a UserWorkForm on the application ruleset.
- Save As (specialize by class or ruleset) the UserWorkForm on the application ruleset.
- Add the following script to the UserWorkForm (custom CSS).
<style>
.wrap-text{
white-space: normal; !important;
word-wrap: break-word; !important;
}
</style> - Navigate to Advance Cell setting > ReadOnly class (wrap-text) to edit each section or text field.
- Click Submit. Save all the sections.
Published September 4, 2018 - Updated October 8, 2020
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