Autocomplete is not triggered when pasting on Linux (with middle-mouse-button)

[sol]

Steps to reproduce:

1. Go to ​http://jqueryui.com/demos/autocomplete/default.html
2. Select the string "ja" (without the quotes) in the description provided with the demo
3. Middle-click on the input field of the demo (to paste the previously selected text)

Expected result: Getting suggestion for Java and JavaScript

Actual result: Nothing happens, suggestions only shown up after I press some key (e.g. one of the cursor keys)

[rdworth]

Here's some related research

• ​http://blog.danielfriesen.name/2010/02/16/html5-browser-maze-oninput-support/
• ​http://mathiasbynens.be/notes/oninput
• ​http://www.useragentman.com/blog/2011/05/12/fixing-oninput-in-ie9-using-html5widgets/

We should likely take Mathias' work and put it into UI Core and use it in any plugin where this is needed. This would cut down on a bit of code currently in Autocomplete.

[JessePelton]

This manifests on Windows as well, despite the bug title.

[acouch]

Probably implement with special event

• ​http://benalman.com/news/2010/03/jquery-special-events/

Proposed implementation (Mathias)

• ​http://jsfiddle.net/NYYSz/

Issues

• IE9 doesn't fire input on backspace
• Opera mobile lacks support (?)