Prevent menu list from auto-expanding on Tab key navigation #918
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Fix: Prevent menu list from auto-expanding on Tab key navigation
Problem
When keyboard users navigate using the
Tab
key, the menu list would auto-expand after the "Menu" button lost focus. On small viewports, this leads to the menu expanding off-screen, making it inaccessible for keyboard and assistive tech users.(See issue #915)
Solution
This PR ensures that the menu list only expands when explicitly activated by click or keyboard press, and does not auto-expand when focus leaves the "Menu" button. A keydown listener checks for
Tab
and closes the menu if focus moves outside.Changes Made
useEffect
with akeydown
event listener to detect when focus leaves the menu/buttonAccessibility Impact
Closes #915