fix: auto-focus keyboard test input area on load #256
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- Add focusable div with visual feedback (blue border when active) - Auto-focus when testing starts or page loads - Add helpful placeholder text guiding users to type - Add e2e tests for auto-focus behavior Fixes spring1843#132
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Pull request overview
This PR implements auto-focus functionality for the Keyboard Test tool's input area, addressing a UX issue where users were unclear where to type after starting the test. The implementation aligns with the project's style guideline that states "For tools with a text input area, the keyboard focus should be set to that area on launch" (STYLE.md line 23).
Key changes:
- Added auto-focus behavior that triggers when the tool loads and when testing is restarted
- Enhanced visual feedback with a blue border and focus ring to indicate the active input area
- Improved user guidance with contextual placeholder text
Reviewed changes
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| File | Description |
|---|---|
| client/src/pages/tools/keyboard-test.tsx | Implemented auto-focus using useRef hook, added conditional styling for visual feedback (blue border when active), updated placeholder text to be contextual, and made the focus area keyboard-accessible with tabIndex |
| tests/e2e/tools/keyboard-test.spec.ts | Added two comprehensive e2e tests verifying auto-focus behavior on initial load and after toggling the testing state |
| <div | ||
| ref={focusAreaRef} | ||
| tabIndex={isActive ? 0 : -1} | ||
| className={`min-h-[60px] p-4 bg-slate-50 dark:bg-slate-800 border-2 flex flex-wrap gap-2 outline-none transition-colors ${ | ||
| isActive | ||
| ? "border-blue-500 dark:border-blue-400 focus:ring-2 focus:ring-blue-500/50 cursor-text" | ||
| : "border-slate-200 dark:border-slate-700" | ||
| }`} | ||
| data-testid="keyboard-focus-area" | ||
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The focusable div should include accessibility attributes for screen reader users. Consider adding role="region" and aria-label="Keyboard test input area" to improve accessibility. This helps screen reader users understand the purpose of the focusable element.
Example:
<div
ref={focusAreaRef}
role="region"
aria-label="Keyboard test input area"
tabIndex={isActive ? 0 : -1}
// ... rest of props
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Pull Request
📋 Description
Fix the Keyboard Test tool so that the input area is automatically focused when the page loads or when the user starts testing. This addresses the UX issue where users were unclear where to type after starting the test.
🔧 Type of Change
📱 Screenshots/Videos
N/A - The change adds auto-focus behavior and a blue border highlight to indicate the active input area.
📝 Checklist
🔗 Related Issues
Fixes #132
📋 Additional Notes
Changes made:
useRefto track the focusable div element