[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #63760: Single key arrow navigation in theme and media modals can interfere with screen reader navigation

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Tue Dec 9 16:30:08 UTC 2025


#63760: Single key arrow navigation in theme and media modals can interfere with
screen reader navigation
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 Reporter:  joedolson     |       Owner:  joedolson
     Type:  defect (bug)  |      Status:  accepted
 Priority:  normal        |   Milestone:  Awaiting Review
Component:  General       |     Version:
 Severity:  normal        |  Resolution:
 Keywords:  needs-patch   |     Focuses:  accessibility, javascript
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Changes (by joedolson):

 * keywords:   => needs-patch


Comment:

 The simplest solution is to add a second key as a requirement to trigger
 arrow navigation. This is fairly standard - that keyboard shortcuts
 shouldn't be triggered with a single key that has other functions. But it
 would be a notable change that could impact some people's work flow.

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Ticket URL: <https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/63760#comment:4>
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