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Keyboard Shortcuts
This section lists the keyboard shortcuts supported by the AutoComplete composite elements.
AutoComplete Wrapping Element
The following table summarizes the keyboard combinations and input behavior supported by the AutoComplete wrapper element:
| Shortcut | Behavior |
|---|---|
| Typing in the input | Focuses the matched item. |
Alt (or Opt on Mac) + Down Arrow | Opens the popup. |
Alt (or Opt on Mac) + Up Arrow or Esc | Closes the popup. |
Esc | Resets the value in the input when the popup is closed. |
Enter | Triggers the change event. |
Listbox Popup
The popup element of the AutoComplete has to implement the keyboard navigation specification for a Popup List component.
| Shortcut | Behavior |
|---|---|
Down Arrow | Moves the focus to the next item. |
Up Arrow | Moves the focus to the previous item. |
Alt (or Opt on Mac) + Up Arrow or Esc | Closes the popup. |
Home | Moves the focus to the first item. Applicable only when the currently focused element is not an input. When an input is the focused element, the Home and End keys are used for the cursor position. |
End | Moves the focus to the last item. Applicable only when the currently focused element is not an input. When an input is the focused element, the Home and End keys are used for the cursor position. |
Enter | Selects the item. |
Page Up | Scrolls the popup list up. |
Page Down | Scrolls the popup list down. |
Tab | Closes the popup and focuses the next focusable element. |
Resources
WAI-ARIA Authoring Practices: Combobox Pattern
WAI-ARIA Authoring Practices: Editable Combobox With List Autocomplete
WAI-ARIA Authoring Practices: Listbox Pattern
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