During the chips-combobox Applause a11y testing, we tested a feature we thought would improve the UX - adding the typed entry as the first item with a helper text of "(add new)." The testing confirmed it made a notable difference.
Description
Add the custom typed text as the first item in the listbox.
Add a helper text of "(add custom)" as was indicated by the conclusion of the Applause testing.
Context
This helps both visual and screen reader users to get a better context around the specific interaction of adding a new item.
Screenshots
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Desired Pattern
Optimal Pattern
Since listbox already has a pattern for a secondary text, this would be the ideal use with no additional structural adjustments:
Feature Request
During the
chips-comboboxApplausea11ytesting, we tested a feature we thought would improve the UX - adding the typed entry as the first item with a helper text of "(add new)." The testing confirmed it made a notable difference.Description
Context
This helps both visual and screen reader users to get a better context around the specific interaction of adding a new item.
Screenshots
Now
Desired Pattern
Optimal Pattern
Since listbox already has a pattern for a secondary text, this would be the ideal use with no additional structural adjustments: