feat(react): allow custom Floating UI middleware for FormattingToolbar #2161
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Summary
Allow custom Floating UI middleware configuration for FormattingToolbarController via the
floatingOptions.middlewareprop.Rationale
The FormattingToolbarController currently hardcodes middleware to
[offset(10), shift(), flip()], making it impossible for developers to customize toolbar positioning behavior. This limitation becomes problematic on mobile devices where:flip()middleware can cause disorienting position changesChanges
floatingOptions.middlewarepropMiddlewaretype from@floating-ui/reactModified file:
packages/react/src/components/FormattingToolbar/FormattingToolbarController.tsxLine change:
Impact
Testing
Manual testing:
Tested with custom middleware for mobile toolbar centering:
Use Case Example
On mobile viewports, this change enables centered, width-constrained toolbars:
Additional Notes
This addresses mobile UX issues where toolbar flipping creates unpredictable behavior. The implementation follows Floating UI's standard patterns and maintains consistency with how other BlockNote components accept middleware customization.