Unplanned
Last Updated: 09 Dec 2025 08:31 by ADMIN
Prathamesh
Created on: 19 Nov 2025 10:57
Category: Menu
Type: Feature Request
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[Menu] Add Arrow Key Navigation Support for Vertical Menus with Scrollable Options

Hi,

Currently, the vertical menu/tree component lacks keyboard navigation using arrow keys when the menu options exceed the visible screen area. Users who are not familiar with or comfortable using scrollbars face difficulty navigating through lengthy menus.

Problem Statement:

  • Large vertical menus that extend beyond screen height require scrollbar usage

  • Not all users are familiar with scrollbar navigation

  • Poor user experience for keyboard-reliant users

Proposed Solution:

Add an enable/disable configuration option for arrow key navigation that allows:

  • Up/Down arrow keys to navigate through menu items

  • Auto-scroll behavior when reaching menu boundaries

  • Enter/Space key to select items

  • Configurable option to enable/disable this feature

Attached is the screenshot of desired feature on tree (just for reference).

3 comments
ADMIN
Filip
Posted on: 09 Dec 2025 08:31

Hi, Prathamesh,

As requested I have moved the feature request under the Menu category.

    Regards,
    Filip
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    Prathamesh
    Posted on: 09 Dec 2025 06:10

    Hello, Filip,

     

    Thank you for your response.

     

    I have a request, can you/someone from your team can move this feature request under category Menu, currently it is listed under Category: KendoReact.

    Category Change:

    From: KendoReact
    To: Menu

     

    Regards,

    Prathamesh


    ADMIN
    Filip
    Posted on: 25 Nov 2025 19:37

    Hello, Prathamesh,

    Thank you for submitting this feature request. We will be monitoring it closely.

    Regards,
    Filip
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