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Keyboard Navigation
Updated on Nov 5, 2025
The keyboard navigation of the Sortable is always available.
For a complete example, refer to the demo on keyboard navigation of the Sortable.
In the right-to-left (RTL) mode, the behavior of the left and right
Arrowkeys is reversed.
| SHORTCUT | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
Enter | Focuses the first focusable element within the item's content (if any). Focus is trapped and wrapped within the item content. |
Escape | When focus is on an internal element within a Sortable item, returns the focus to the item wrapper. |
Right Arrow / Down Arrow | Sets the focus on the next available item. |
Left Arrow / Up Arrow | Sets the focus on the previously available item. |
Ctrl + Right Arrow / Down Arrow | Moves the focused item after the next item. |
Ctrl + Left Arrow / Up Arrow | Moves the focused item before the previous item. |