Focus Management for Accessibility

Proper focus management is essential for keyboard users and those using screen readers. This page demonstrates how to implement focus trapping in modals and dialogs.

Focus Trap Demo

Try the demo below to see focus trapping in action. Open the modal and use the Tab key to navigate between elements. Notice how focus stays within the modal.

Implementation Details

The focus trap implementation uses the following components:

  • useFocusTrap hook - Manages focus within a container
  • FocusTrap component - Wraps content that needs focus trapping
  • AccessibleModal component - Complete modal with focus management

Best Practices

  • Always trap focus in modals and dialogs
  • Return focus to the triggering element when closing
  • Support keyboard navigation (Tab, Shift+Tab, Escape)
  • Use proper ARIA attributes (aria-modal, aria-labelledby)