A11y: Link Bubble does not open on focus via tab key
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Since Sep 15, 2026.
bug
feature: links
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- JavaScript
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Description
Describe the bug
When a link in a read only document is focussed with the tab key the link bubble does not open - even not on pressing space or enter.
To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:
- Go to https://cloud.nextcloud.com/s/edBtfaJSJbNAnnx
- tab until focus is on the link
- press space and enter
- See no link bubble and no way to open the link.
Expected behavior
Have a way to open the link bubble and follow the link.
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