When inserting images via CKEditor 5 , the image selector always opens at the root of Documents & Media and does not retain the previously accessed folder.
Although this may seem like a minor usability issue, it has significant practical consequences. Content contributors are discouraged from navigating structured folders repeatedly and instead tend to store and select images from top-level or generic directories. This negatively impacts content organization and governance over time.
Steps to Reproduce:
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In Documents & Media, create a structured folder hierarchy with images (e.g.,
Images / Reports / MinisterVisit2602). -
Create or edit a Web Content article.
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Insert an image via CKEditor and navigate to a specific folder.
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Insert another image.
Observed Behavior:
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The selector reopens at the root each time.
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Users must manually navigate the full folder structure again.
Expected Behavior:
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The image selector should reopen in the last accessed folder when inserting subsequent images.
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This context can be session-based (reset when leaving the editor or content).
Impact:
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Reduced usability for contributors.
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Strong negative impact on asset organization.
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Long-term degradation of content governance.