Unable to Navigate Submission Form Using Keyboard Only

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Manuela Ferreira

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Jul 23, 2025, 5:03:52 PM7/23/25
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Hello,

I would like to inform you that I am unable to navigate the submission form in DSpace 8.1 using only the keyboard (Tab and arrow keys). I tested this on the demo site, which is currently running version 9, and encountered the same issue. I tried using Firefox, Chrome, and Edge.

For example:

  • Without using the mouse, I cannot change the collection of the item in submission using only the keyboard.

  • The Tab key does not allow navigation beyond the date field, and it is not possible to enter the year in this field without using the mouse.

  • Additionally, for dropdown fields that do not have a default value selected (such as language and type), it is not possible to choose a value using only the keyboard.

I would like to know how I can resolve this issue.

Sincerely,
Manuela Klanovicz Ferreira


DSpace Technical Support

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Jul 24, 2025, 9:54:32 AM7/24/25
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Hi Manuela,

Could you please report this as a bug in our ticketing system at https://github.com/DSpace/dspace-angular/issues ?

It sounds like something may have broken keyboard navigation in a few of these fields.  Previously, I had thought this was working properly, but obviously it no longer is on specific fields.

Once a ticket is created, I'll look for a community volunteer to help analyze the issues and provide a patch / fix which we can include in the next bug-fix release(s) of 7.6.x, 8.x and 9.x.

Thanks!

Tim

Manuela Ferreira

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Jul 29, 2025, 7:23:54 AM7/29/25
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