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Should the delegatesfocus attribute be extended to other HTML elements?

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Description

The popup proposal specifies a delegatesfocus attribute, which tells the user agent to move focus to the popup's first focusable descendent when the popup is shown. delegatesfocus may be a candidate for broader applicability. We should discuss how/whether the attribute should be extended to other HTML elements.

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Research direction

Start with the popup proposal's delegatesfocus section and the discussion in this issue. Investigate whether the attribute should apply to other HTML elements and document a decision or concrete proposal covering the intended scope and behavior.

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Assessment

Tech stack
html
Domain
accessibility, frontend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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