e that should be saved.
     */
    updateValueAndPreserveCaret: function(newValue) {
      // Not all elements might have selection, and even if they have the
      // right properties, accessing them might throw an exception (like for
      // <input type=number>)
      try {
        var start = this.inputElement.selectionStart;
        this.value = newValue;

        // The cursor automatically jumps to the end after re-setting the value,
        // so restore it to its original position.
        this.in