Accessibility improvements based on WCAG guidelines
FileBird is now more accessible than ever! We’ve implemented a range of improvements to ensure that our interface aligns with the WCAG 2.1 standards, making it easier to use for people with disabilities. This document provides a detailed overview of the accessibility enhancements in FileBird and how to benefit from them.

🔑 Supported Keyboard Controls
Tab
Move focus to the next interactive element (folders, buttons, upload, etc.)
Shift + Tab
Move focus to the previous element
↑ / ↓ / → / ←
Navigate up/down between media files in the folder
Enter / Space
Select folder, file, activate buttons or open menus
Esc
Close modals or dropdowns, cancel actions
🧪 How to Test Keyboard Navigation
Follow this step-by-step checklist:
Open Media > Library.
Press
Tab
repeatedly and observe where the focus goes.Use
Arrow Keys
in the folder panel to test files media.Press
Enter
to trigger actions (like Rename Folder).Open a modal (e.g., Rename) and check if the focus is contained inside.
Close modals with
Esc
and confirm focus returns to the previous element.
✅ Accessibility Benefits
No mouse required — fully operable via keyboard.
Clear and visible focus indicators.
Logical Tab order for intuitive navigation.
Improved experience for:
Users with mobility impairments.
Users relying on screen readers.
Power users preferring keyboard shortcuts.
📝 Tip for Users
You can test keyboard support by pressing Tab
repeatedly from the start of the media library and watching where the focus goes. You’ll notice that every interactive element is reachable and behaves predictably.
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