[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #44284: Remove e.preventDefault(); code line from widgets.js file

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#44284: Remove e.preventDefault(); code line from widgets.js file
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 Reporter:  alexvorn2                          |       Owner:  (none)
     Type:  defect (bug)                       |      Status:  new
 Priority:  normal                             |   Milestone:  Awaiting
                                               |  Review
Component:  Widgets                            |     Version:  4.9.6
 Severity:  normal                             |  Resolution:
 Keywords:  has-screenshots reporter-feedback  |     Focuses:
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Comment (by woodent):

 @alexvorn2 Ah, but the `e.preventDefault()` is there to prevent the form
 from actually being submitted. The JavaScript handles updating the widget
 and allowing the form to submit would cause the page to reload and the
 user's state on the widget page would be lost.

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Ticket URL: <https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/44284#comment:7>
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