@capgo/capacitor-textinteraction
January 31, 2026 · View on GitHub
Documentation
The most complete doc is available here: https://capgo.app/docs/plugins/textinteraction/
Compatibility
| Plugin version | Capacitor compatibility | Maintained |
|---|---|---|
| v8.*.* | v8.*.* | ✅ |
| v7.*.* | v7.*.* | On demand |
| v6.*.* | v6.*.* | ❌ |
| v5.*.* | v5.*.* | ❌ |
Note: The major version of this plugin follows the major version of Capacitor. Use the version that matches your Capacitor installation (e.g., plugin v8 for Capacitor 8). Only the latest major version is actively maintained.
Install
npm install @capgo/capacitor-textinteraction
npx cap sync
Usage
import { TextInteraction } from '@capgo/capacitor-textinteraction';
// Disable the iOS magnifier lens while the WebView is visible
await TextInteraction.toggle({ enabled: false });
// Remember to re-enable before presenting any text inputs
await TextInteraction.toggle({ enabled: true });
API
toggle(...)
toggle(options: TextInteractionOptions) => Promise<TextInteractionResult>
Toggle text interaction (selection) on the Capacitor WebView.
⚠️ Disabling text interaction prevents all text input controls from working while disabled. Use it sparingly and re-enable when text entry is required.
iOS only.
| Param | Type |
|---|---|
options | TextInteractionOptions |
Returns: Promise<TextInteractionResult>
getPluginVersion()
getPluginVersion() => Promise<{ version: string; }>
Get the native Capacitor plugin version
Returns: Promise<{ version: string; }>
Interfaces
TextInteractionResult
| Prop | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
success | boolean | true when the platform supports toggling text interaction (iOS >= 14.5), otherwise false. |
| Method | Signature | Description |
|---|---|---|
| getPluginVersion | () => Promise<{ version: string; }> | Get the native Capacitor plugin version |
TextInteractionOptions
| Prop | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
enabled | boolean | Whether text interaction should be enabled or disabled. Disabling hides the magnifier lens reintroduced with iOS 15. |
Credits
This plugin was inspired by the work of https://github.com/astrocreep/capacitor-plugins/tree/main/packages/textinteraction