How Tab Key Will Work Properly in a Pega Table

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To properly use the “Tab” key in a Pega table, you can follow these steps:

  1. Ensure that each cell in the table is set up as a focusable element, either by default or by adding a tabindex attribute with a value of “0”.
  2. Use the tabindex attribute to specify the order in which cells should receive focus when the user presses the “Tab” key.
  3. Consider using JavaScript or a JavaScript library to manage the focus order within the table, to ensure that it works as expected in all browsers.
  4. Use the aria-flowto attribute to specify the elements that should receive focus after the current element.
  5. Test your solution thoroughly in different browsers to ensure that it works as expected.

Note: It’s important to follow accessibility best practices when using the “Tab” key in a table, such as using descriptive text for headers and allowing users to access table data through alternative means (e.g. keyboard-only navigation).

JavaScript or a JavaScript library to manage the focus order within the table in Pega

Yes, you can use JavaScript or a JavaScript library to manage the focus order within a Pega table. Here’s how you can do it:

  1. First, you’ll need to identify the elements in the table that you want to receive focus when the user presses the “Tab” key. This could be individual cells, headers, or other elements.
  2. Next, you’ll need to write JavaScript code to handle the focus order within the table. This code could be as simple as setting the tabindex attribute for each element in the order that you want, or as complex as using a JavaScript library to manage the focus order for you.
  3. If you’re using a JavaScript library, you’ll need to include the library in your Pega application and follow the library’s documentation for how to manage the focus order within a table.
  4. Finally, you’ll need to test your solution thoroughly in different browsers to ensure that it works as expected.

Some popular JavaScript libraries that can help you manage the focus order within a table include jQuery, React, and Vue.js. You can use the one that you are most comfortable with or the one that fits your project’s requirements the best.

In pega table tab key is directly jump to its pagination not to the table column. How to resolve it?

To resolve the issue where the tab key directly jumps to the pagination in Pega tables instead of the table column, try the following steps:

  1. Check the settings of the table and its columns, particularly the sorting and pagination settings.
  2. Check for any custom JavaScript or CSS that might be affecting the tab navigation behavior.
  3. Try to reset the table to its default settings and then reapply your customization.
  4. If the issue persists, you can use JavaScript to override the default tab behavior for the table. You can write a script that captures the tab key press event and then navigates to the next table cell.
  5. If you are unable to resolve the issue, you can raise a support case with Pega Support for further assistance.

After Optimize the table in Pega, tab key is directly jump to anywhere, not to the table column