[Problem/Bug]: WebView2 Content Does Not Receive Keyboard Events Until Content Clicked

[imechZhangLY]

What happened?

When developing a WPF application using WebView2, I noticed that JavaScript keydown events are not received unless the user first interacts with the WebView2 content (e.g., by clicking it). I attempted to programmatically set focus on the WebView2 control using Keyboard.Focus() when it is loaded, but this did not resolve the issue.

Importance

Moderate. My app's user experience is affected, but still usable.

Runtime Channel

Stable release (WebView2 Runtime)

Runtime Version

134.0.3124.51

SDK Version

1.0.1823.32

Framework

WPF

Operating System

Windows 11

OS Version

No response

Repro steps

1. Create a WPF application with a WebView2 control.
2. Add a keydown event listener to the JavaScript code inside the WebView2 content.
3. Use Keyboard.Focus() to programmatically set focus to the WebView2 control when WebView2 control is loaded.
4. Without interacting with the WebView2 content (e.g., without clicking it), press any key.

Repros in Edge Browser

No, issue does not reproduce in the corresponding Edge version

Regression

Don't know

Last working version (if regression)

No response