id summary reporter owner description type status priority milestone component version severity resolution keywords cc focuses 52851 Update the `element-closest` polyfill desrosj desrosj "The `element-closest` dependency is a polyfill used for the block editor. A new version is available so this should be updated. What's not immediately clear is what this polyfill is used for and if it's still required. It's [https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/blob/08002b8dcb657145e986b257923440be081f9024/docs/contributors/code/scripts.md#polyfill-scriptsdocumented in the Gutenberg documentation], but is not defined as a dependency within that repository (most likely because it has been in Core for some time). The update has relatively minor changes, but confirming that the areas of Core relying on this polyfill continue to work properly would be a good step to take. Currently, version 2.0.2 is bundled with Core. The latest is now [https://www.npmjs.com/package/element-closest/v/3.0.2 v3.0.2]. A full list of changes can be found on GitHub: https://github.com/jonathantneal/closest/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md#302-october-31-2019" enhancement closed normal 6.2 External Libraries normal fixed needs-testing has-patch add-to-field-guide