What is the current issue with clearing the focus from the tabs when the user clicks the close button in the section?

Published on
September 22, 2023

The current issue with clearing the focus from the tabs when the user clicks the close button in the section is that the focus remains on the close button itself, rather than being transferred to the appropriate next element in the tab order. This can cause accessibility issues for users who rely on keyboard navigation to navigate a website.

To address this issue, you can implement the following solution:

  1. Use JavaScript to capture the click event on the close button.
  2. Inside the event listener, find the parent element of the close button, which represents the section that contains the close button.
  3. Get a reference to the next element in the tab order after the section.
  4. Set the focus on the next element using the focus() method.

By following these steps, the focus will be transferred to the appropriate next element in the tab order, ensuring that users can continue navigating the website seamlessly using keyboard controls.

It's important to note that this solution assumes that the tab order is properly structured and follows a logical flow. If the tab order is not well-defined or if there are inconsistencies in the tab order across different sections of the website, additional modifications may be necessary to ensure a smooth and intuitive keyboard navigation experience.

Overall, taking the time to properly handle focus when interacting with elements in a section can greatly improve the accessibility and usability of your website.

Additional questions:

  1. How can I clear focus from a tab element in Webflow?
  2. What are the best practices for keyboard navigation in Webflow?
  3. Is it possible to customize the tab order in Webflow?