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Tooltip: Does not activate on focus

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Description

Describe the bug

The tooltip does not activate on focus.

Reproducer

https://stackblitz.com/edit/vitejs-vite-wjimyrsw?file=src%2FApp.tsx

System Information
PrimeReact 10.9.7 on the PrimeReact site.
Steps to reproduce the behavior
  1. Go to the stackblitz.
  2. Use the TAB key to focus any of the inputs or buttons.
  3. Note that the tooltip does not appear, while it does appear on hover.
Expected behavior

The tooltip should appear if the element is focused, and should be dismissable using the ESC key.

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First steps

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
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Research direction

Reproduce the issue in the linked StackBlitz, using the TAB key on the inputs and buttons and checking ESC dismissal. Then locate the tooltip implementation and its tests in the repository; done means a focused element displays its tooltip like a hovered element and ESC dismisses it.

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Assessment

Tech stack
react
Domain
accessibility, frontend
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
52/100

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