Tabindex Still Exists on Fields

Hey,

The use of tabindex is a little contentious and I think there’s a lot of confusion and hate for no good reason.

See what I wrote here: https://www.ads-software.com/support/topic/tabindex-on-validation-errors?replies=3

Having said all that, I think there’s enough call to provide an option to remove it. Most probably through a filter people need to add to their themes functions.php.

It doesnt quite call for a dedicated settings page, and I honestly think it should be tabindex=-1 by default.

Ill let you know once this has been setup.

Hi,

I’ve replied in the other post about tabindex but not this one.

See what I wrote here: https://www.ads-software.com/support/topic/tabindex-on-validation-errors?replies=3

I’m interesting in hearing your perspective on tabindex and why it has to go?

A few versions back I added a filter to remove the tabindex=-1, but I have not been convinced that it’s a good idea. All my testing and experience using AT to date has led me to see only benefits from tabindex=-1.

From the FAQS page …

How do I disable the tabindex on the validation message

I DO NOT recommend removing the tabindex.

After considered research I am of the belief that tabindex with a value of =-1 is perfectly fine, and infact quite helpful in making critical messages such as a validation message appear immidately for screen reader users.

With that said, if you want to disable it you can add this code to your theme’s functions.php file, below the starting <?php line.

add_action('itsg_gf_wcag_disable_tabindex', function () {
    return true;
});