[#48389] - Atum: Articles: Filter Options button has no indicator of state, focus is not guided to filter options
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- Build: 5.4-dev
- # 48389
Steps to reproduce the issue
NOTE: Accessibility backlog issue and work-in-progress. This issue has been opened to account for all the issues flagged in the initial Milestone 1a Audit Report. If this is a duplicate issue, it will be closed by the end of September 2026.
| Milestone 1a finding ID | M1a-012 |
|---|---|
| Backlog priority | High |
| Severity — carried from Milestone 1a | Serious |
| Implementation effort | Medium |
| Target milestone(s) | MS2b, MS3a, MS3b, MS5a, MS6, MS7b, MS8a, MS10 |
| WCAG 2.2 success criterion | 1.3.1 Info and Relationships; 2.4.3 Focus Order |
| Responsibility tag(s) from report | Development |
| Affected Joomla area/component | https://accessibility-project.joomla.org/results/Milestone-1a/milestone1/deliverable1/wcag-report#78fe6397-6d58-4053-81de-1f65b278e2f4 |
| Affected user journey(s) | 08 – Backend List View Pattern |
| Source report/reference | Milestone 1a WCAG audit report |
| STF reporting reference | To be assigned |
| Issue owner | To be assigned |
| Status | Triage |
Audit finding
Filter Options button has no indicator of state, focus is not guided to filter options
User impact
The issue creates an accessibility barrier in the affected area, confusing users about key controls..
Remediation plan
Standardize the filter interaction so state, focus movement, visible controls, and result updates are predictable and accessible in the administration interface.
Steps to reproduce
- Open Atum's Articles section.
- Focus and activate Filter Options.
- Inspect its expanded/collapsed state.
- Check where focus moves when the options open and close.
- Observe missing state information or unguided focus.
Version
6.1
Expected result
All controls can be reached. All states are correctly conveyed to assistive technology.
Actual result
Filter options do not receive keyboard focus. State of filter button not conveyed.
What device were you using? (eg, phone, laptop)
Desktop web
What web browser were you using? (eg, Chrome, Safari)
Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari
Assistive Technology?
VoiceOver, JAWS, NVDA
Additional Comments
No response
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