125487 - "Search [x] for [selection]" in context menu doesn't like <input>s

Status: RESOLVED DUPLICATE of bug 807326

(SeaMonkey :: Search, defect)

Description

[Jonas Jørgensen]

The "Search [SearchEngine] for [SelectedText]" context menu item doesn't work
with text in an <input type="text">. The URL field contains a testcase.

Build 2002020703 on Win2k.

Comment 1

[Samir Gehani]

-> Future, helpwanted

Comment 2

[Tracy Walker [:tracy]]

I'm not sure  if this is the same bug but, on mac os9 and osx I am seeing a 
blank drop down menu when typing a search subject into the URL field.  If I type 
something that matches the autofill history, then the drop down pops matches as 
expected.   If this is different than what this bug is about, let me know and 
I'll log another. thanks

Comment 3

[Claudius Gayle]

tracy, that's a new and different bug

Comment 4

[Tracy Walker [:tracy]]

okay, created bug 129126.

Comment 5

[Wayne Mery (:wsmwk)]

behavior slightly different than originally reported.  Now, "search" is not even listed in contact menu.  Perhaps this regressed with the addition of spellchecker?

Comment 6

[Jesse Ruderman]

The patch in the equivalent Firefox bug (bug 360331) may be useful.