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Merge pull request #307 from cogwheel0/improve-chat-input-accessibility

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fix(a11y): Improve chat input accessibility for Braille keyboards
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cogwheel
2025-12-21 09:16:42 +05:30
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parent 65918a4204 60f6f74e07
commit b8dfd68e00
1 changed files with 19 additions and 6 deletions
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lib/features/chat/widgets/modern_chat_input.dart
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@@ -1586,6 +1586,13 @@ class _ModernChatInputState extends ConsumerState<ModernChatInput>
// alternative input methods (e.g., Braille keyboards).
// The hintText "Ask Conduit" provides sufficient context for
// screen readers to identify this as a message input field.
//
// IMPORTANT: Always use TextInputAction.newline for multiline
// chat input. Using TextInputAction.send causes issues with
// Braille keyboards (like Advanced Braille Keyboard) where
// the "confirm" action is used to commit characters, not to
// send messages. The send-on-enter functionality is handled
// by keyboard shortcuts (Enter key) instead.
return TextField(
controller: _controller,
focusNode: _focusNode,
@@ -1595,9 +1602,10 @@ class _ModernChatInputState extends ConsumerState<ModernChatInput>
maxLines: null,
keyboardType: TextInputType.multiline,
textCapitalization: TextCapitalization.sentences,
textInputAction: sendOnEnter
? TextInputAction.send
: TextInputAction.newline,
// Always use newline action for accessibility compatibility.
// Braille keyboards use "confirm" to commit characters, not
// to send messages. Send-on-enter is handled via Shortcuts.
textInputAction: TextInputAction.newline,
autofillHints: const <String>[],
showCursor: true,
scrollPadding: const EdgeInsets.only(bottom: 80),
@@ -1638,10 +1646,15 @@ class _ModernChatInputState extends ConsumerState<ModernChatInput>
contextMenuBuilder: (context, editableTextState) {
return _buildContextMenu(context, editableTextState);
},
// Note: With TextInputAction.newline, onSubmitted is typically
// not called. We keep this callback but don't auto-send to
// maintain compatibility with alternative input methods like
// Braille keyboards where "confirm" means "commit character"
// not "send message". Users can send via the send button or
// keyboard shortcuts (Cmd/Ctrl+Enter, or Enter if enabled).
onSubmitted: (_) {
if (sendOnEnter) {
_sendMessage();
}
// Intentionally not auto-sending here to support Braille
// keyboards and other alternative input methods.
},
onTap: () {
if (!widget.enabled) return;