[tor-bugs] #27516 [Applications/Tor Browser]: New Identity hotkey/keyboard shortcut (Ctrl+Shift+U) is inhibited while cursor is in a text box

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#27516: New Identity hotkey/keyboard shortcut (Ctrl+Shift+U) is inhibited while
cursor is in a text box
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     Reporter:  abie2E                    |      Owner:  tbb-team
         Type:  defect                    |     Status:  new
     Priority:  Medium                    |  Milestone:
    Component:  Applications/Tor Browser  |    Version:
     Severity:  Normal                    |   Keywords:  fingerprinting
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 Since the TBB 8.0 update, I now use the keyboard shortcut/hotkey to select
 New Identity (previously I used the menu path in the TorButton, whose
 removal I believe is misguided - but I digress).

 But the hotkey doesn't work if the text cursor is in a text input area on
 a web page, it seems. And in some cases it even just outputs the letter
 "U" into that input, which is potentially even a fingerprinting
 information leak in some contexts. It also jeopardizes users who may have
 to quickly conceal their private activities, who would use this keyboard
 shortcut as a kind of "Boss Key" as was found on old computer games.

 I believe that this hotkey should work at all times and in all contexts as
 long as a Tor Browser window is in focus.

 Thank you to all who contribute to this wonderful and important project.
 Do not be dissuaded from your courageous work.

 Related: #17599

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