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

Key	Action
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:

1. Open Media > Library.

2. Press Tab repeatedly and observe where the focus goes.

3. Use Arrow Keys in the folder panel to test files media.

4. Press Enter to trigger actions (like Rename Folder).

5. Open a modal (e.g., Rename) and check if the focus is contained inside.

6. 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.

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📝 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.