[Webkit-unassigned] [Bug 16789] New: Problem of using "size" attribute to determine width of text input field

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http://bugs.webkit.org/show_bug.cgi?id=16789

           Summary: Problem of using "size" attribute to determine width of
                    text input field
           Product: WebKit
           Version: 523.x (Safari 3)
          Platform: PC
        OS/Version: Windows XP
            Status: UNCONFIRMED
          Severity: Normal
          Priority: P2
         Component: Forms
        AssignedTo: webkit-unassigned at lists.webkit.org
        ReportedBy: yuzhu.shen at gmail.com


When using "size" attribute to determine the width of text input field, "its
value refers to the (integer) number of characters" (HTML 4.0.1). Webkit
(Safari 3.0.4 / 523.15) multiplies character width with this "size" value to
determine the width, while IE & FF seem to use a non-linear algorithm.

The html file in the attachment illustrates the difference between these
browsers, please view it in various browsers and observe the width of the input
fields.

This problem affects many popular Chinese websites. For example: (Please refer
to the attachment for snapshot.)

http://vip.bokee.com/register.php
http://www.5show.com/
http://www.cnfol.com/
http://www.people.com.cn/
http://www.92wy.com/
http://www.uusee.com/
http://www.wangyou.com/index2.html


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