Facebook is one of the most popular social media networks in the world. Founded in 2004, the platform has more than 2.89 billion monthly active users.
While many might argue that Facebook is declining in popularity, the figures say otherwise. It is the third most visited website in the world, right after Google and YouTube.
But Facebook users are now reporting an issue where the page jumps or scrolls to the top when using the Backspace key while commenting.
It looks like the problem is affecting only those who are accessing Facebook via web browsers. The bug is making it impossible to comment on long threads since the page navigates to the top in an instant.
Generic solutions such as clearing browser cache, disabling extensions, and even resetting browser settings are not making any difference. Below are some reports from Facebook users who are tired of the backspace key making the page jump to the top while commenting.
While Facebook is yet to comment on the matter, we did come across a workaround that seems to be helping some. It involves pressing the Shift+Enter combo to break the line before typing the first paragraph.
Many users are now reporting (1, 2) an issue where the cursor is jumping all over the place on the Facebook website while typing. Moreover, some are reporting weird typing bugs even on the mobile app.
Workaround
Fix 1 - A Google product expert has shared a possible workaround for Gboard users. You can try and see if it helps.
Fix 2 - One of our readers has suggested that changing the zoom setting to 90% has fixed this issue for them. Thus, users can try this as a potential workaround and see if it helps.
As always, we will be keeping an eye out on the matter and update this article once Facebook fixes the issue so stay tuned
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