Bug 507605

Summary:	Open dialog's focus is on the filename field by default; focusing the view would be better
Product:	[Frameworks and Libraries] frameworks-kio	Reporter:	Fernando M. Muniz <fernandommuniz>
Component:	Open/save dialogs	Assignee:	KIO Bugs <kio-bugs-null>
Status:	CONFIRMED ---
Severity:	wishlist	CC:	kdedev, kdelibs-bugs-null, nate
Priority:	NOR	Keywords:	accessibility, usability
Version First Reported In:	6.16.0
Target Milestone:	---
Platform:	Arch Linux
OS:	Linux
Latest Commit:		Version Fixed In:
Sentry Crash Report:

Description Fernando M. Muniz 2025-07-28 17:30:49 UTC

STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. Go to a site that allows users to upload content, then press the add/upload button.
2. Try to navigate the items with the arrow keys.

OBSERVED RESULT
The focus is on the input field, which is only useful for downloading.

EXPECTED RESULT
The focus should be on the folders and items.

SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
Operating System: Arch Linux 
KDE Plasma Version: 6.4.3
KDE Frameworks Version: 6.16.0
Qt Version: 6.9.1
Kernel Version: 6.15.8-arch1-1 (64-bit)
Graphics Platform: Wayland
Processors: 8 × 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-11300H @ 3.10GHz
Memory: 9 GB of RAM (8.1 GB usable)
Graphics Processor 1: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
Graphics Processor 2: Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
Manufacturer: LENOVO
Product Name: 82MG
System Version: IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
What is the point of the input field for uploads?

Comment 1 TraceyC 2025-08-01 17:50:16 UTC

Thanks for the report. This is more a feature request than a bug. There is use in having the focus be on the input field, since you can start typing a filename and it will start autocompleting. It's possible to move to the main file and folder pane with mouse or keyboard.

I can see this is not what people might want or expect. I'll send this to the developers to consider.