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Radial action menu

A spatial action menu for dense creative interfaces. One native trigger blooms four named buttons around the hub, exposes expanded state, supports predictable Tab navigation, and collapses on Escape with focus restoration.

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

Use radial action 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

  • Creation tools
  • Floating mobile actions
  • Canvas editors

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

Accessibility contract

  • All actions are native buttons with explicit labels.
  • The hub exposes expanded state and controls relationship.
  • Escape collapses the menu and restores trigger focus.

Integration plan

  1. Copy the standalone HTML and scoped CSS into an isolated page.
  2. Adapt core color, petal color, 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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