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Grid pattern: Can F2 trigger a dialog instead of inline editing?
The ARIA grid pattern specifies the F2 key as a way to enter editing mode for a cell (e.g., moving focus into a text field within the cell).
In scenarios where editing requires complex validation or when the cell’s value is derived from multiple inputs (for example, street name + house number or telephone area code + local number), inline editing may not be sufficient. In such cases, a popup dialog (possibly modal) with form fields and validation might be necessary.
Question:
Does the ARIA grid pattern permit opening a dialog via the F2 key as an alternative to inline text input editing inside the cell?
The ARIA grid pattern specifies the F2 key as a way to enter editing mode for a cell (e.g., moving focus into a text field within the cell).
In scenarios where editing requires complex validation or when the cell’s value is derived from multiple inputs (for example, street name + house number or telephone area code + local number), inline editing may not be sufficient. In such cases, a popup dialog (possibly modal) with form fields and validation might be necessary.
Question:
Does the ARIA grid pattern permit opening a dialog via the F2 key as an alternative to inline text input editing inside the cell?