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Holographic context menu

A self-contained context surface that opens a real command menu at the pointer or from the keyboard. Arrow keys move through commands, Enter activates, and Escape closes while restoring focus to the demonstration field.

Lab tested Responsive Dark mode Interactive
Version
1.0.0
Updated
2026-08-02
Dependencies
Zero
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Implementation field notes

Use holographic context menu confidently.

The preview and source are only the starting point. Use these notes to decide where the component fits, preserve its accessibility contract, and verify the adapted result.

Good fit for

  • Canvas tools
  • File browsers
  • Creative workspaces

This context menus pattern works best when its purpose is clear in the surrounding page hierarchy.

Accessibility contract

  • The trigger surface supports Shift+F10 as a keyboard equivalent.
  • Commands use menuitem roles and roving focus.
  • Escape closes the menu and restores focus.

Integration plan

  1. Copy the standalone HTML and scoped CSS into an isolated page.
  2. Adapt holographic cyan, holographic pink, surface color, text color through the Inspector.
  3. Connect the defensive JavaScript, then test every control with a keyboard.
  4. Review the result at 375, 768, 1024, and 1440 pixels before shipping.

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