Project properties dialog - accessibility/usability issue

• Apr 20, 2025 - 15:08

There is no way to use the keyboard to Tab between fields on the Project properties dialog. For accessibility, all fields should be accessible in a logical order via the Tab key. For usability, I prefer to use my keyboard as much as possible, I should be able to type the Work title, Tab to the next field, type the Subtitle, etc., eventually ending up at the OK button. Currently, no matter which field you are typing in, when you hit the Tab key, your cursor jumps right to the OK button.


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In reply to by Jojo-Schmitz

Is there an open bug for it? Tab key is the standard for applications and web browsers, users may not think to use the arrow keys.
Windows: "To receive focus (without using a pointer), the control must be accessible through tab navigation" https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/apps/design/accessibility/key…
Mac: "Move to the next UI element: Press the Tab key." http://support.apple.com/en-ca/guide/mac-help/mchlc06d1059/mac
WCAG: "interactive elements are navigated using the tab key" https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG20-TECHS/H4.html

In reply to by tenvolt

It's not a bug; it's intentional.

They are trying to adhere to some "accessibility standard" ... that is not standard by any measure I can find, or even documented anywhere as far as I can find. There was a whole long discussion (several long discussions?) of this last summer or the year before. :-(

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