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  • Keyboard Support in Blazor Rich Text Editor

    DevExpress Blazor Rich Text Editor allows users to access every UI element and run all commands with a keyboard. Keyboard navigation is implemented both on the client and server.

    Rich Edit - Keyboard Navigation

    Run Demo: Rich Text Editor - Overview

    Note

    Keyboard support allows users who cannot use a mouse or rely on assistive technologies (like screen readers or switch devices) to interact with application content. Refer to the Accessibility help topic for information on other accessibility areas that we address.

    Keyboard Shortcuts

    The image below shows navigation areas available in the Rich Edit component:

    Rich Edit - Navigation Areas

    Use the following shortcuts to navigate between these areas and elements within an area:

    Shortcut Keys

    Description

    Arrow keys

    Move focus between elements within the ribbon or toolbar.

    Shift + Alt + Arrow Down

    Moves focus to the next navigation area.

    Shift + Alt + Arrow Up

    Moves focus to the previous navigation area.

    You can use common shortcuts to work with document content. Built-in toolbar and context menu components include their own navigation shortcuts. Refer to the following help topic for more information on keyboard support in various DevExpress Blazor components: Accessibility - Keyboard Support.