diff --git a/frontend/int/reset/ResetApp.vue b/frontend/int/reset/ResetApp.vue
index 9b2ad53..9f90f03 100644
--- a/frontend/int/reset/ResetApp.vue
+++ b/frontend/int/reset/ResetApp.vue
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@
 
         <section class="section-block" v-else-if="!canRegister">
           <div class="section-body center">
-            <div class="button-row center" style="justify-content: center;">
+            <div class="button-row center" style="justify-content: center;" @keydown="handleButtonKeydown">
               <button class="btn-secondary" @click="goHome">Return to sign-in</button>
             </div>
           </div>
@@ -60,6 +60,7 @@ import { computed, onMounted, reactive, ref } from 'vue'
 import passkey from '@/utils/passkey'
 import { getSettings, uiBasePath } from '@/utils/settings'
 import { apiJson, ApiError, getUserFriendlyErrorMessage } from '@/utils/api'
+import { handleButtonKeydown } from '@/utils/keynav'
 
 const status = reactive({
   show: false,
diff --git a/frontend/src/admin/AdminDialogs.vue b/frontend/src/admin/AdminDialogs.vue
index 17a079f..5497a59 100644
--- a/frontend/src/admin/AdminDialogs.vue
+++ b/frontend/src/admin/AdminDialogs.vue
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 <script setup>
-import { ref, watch, nextTick } from 'vue'
 import Modal from '@/components/Modal.vue'
 import NameEditForm from '@/components/NameEditForm.vue'
+import { handleButtonKeydown } from '@/utils/keynav'
 
 const props = defineProps({
   dialog: Object,
@@ -10,25 +10,7 @@ const props = defineProps({
 
 const emit = defineEmits(['submitDialog', 'closeDialog'])
 
-const nameInput = ref(null)
-const displayNameInput = ref(null)
-
 const NAME_EDIT_TYPES = new Set(['org-update', 'role-update', 'user-update-name'])
-
-watch(() => props.dialog.type, (newType) => {
-  if (newType === 'org-create') {
-    nextTick(() => {
-      nameInput.value?.focus()
-    })
-  } else if (newType === 'perm-display' || newType === 'perm-create') {
-    nextTick(() => {
-      displayNameInput.value?.focus()
-      if (newType === 'perm-display') {
-        displayNameInput.value?.select()
-      }
-    })
-  }
-})
 </script>
 
 <template>
@@ -100,7 +82,7 @@ watch(() => props.dialog.type, (newType) => {
           <p>{{ dialog.data.message }}</p>
         </template>
         <div v-if="dialog.error && !NAME_EDIT_TYPES.has(dialog.type)" class="error small">{{ dialog.error }}</div>
-        <div v-if="!NAME_EDIT_TYPES.has(dialog.type)" class="modal-actions">
+        <div v-if="!NAME_EDIT_TYPES.has(dialog.type)" class="modal-actions" @keydown="handleButtonKeydown">
           <button
             type="button"
             class="btn-secondary"
@@ -125,4 +107,4 @@ watch(() => props.dialog.type, (newType) => {
 .error { color: var(--color-danger-text); }
 .small { font-size: 0.9rem; }
 .muted { color: var(--color-text-muted); }
-</style>
\ No newline at end of file
+</style>
diff --git a/frontend/src/assets/style.css b/frontend/src/assets/style.css
index d154fd8..32f2ec8 100644
--- a/frontend/src/assets/style.css
+++ b/frontend/src/assets/style.css
@@ -266,6 +266,13 @@ button:disabled {
   filter: brightness(0.92);
 }
 
+/* Focus-visible outlines for buttons */
+.btn-primary:focus-visible,
+.btn-secondary:focus-visible,
+.btn-danger:focus-visible {
+  outline: 1px solid var(-webkit-focus-ring-color);
+}
+
 input[type="text"],
 input[type="search"],
 input[type="email"],
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/AccessDenied.vue b/frontend/src/components/AccessDenied.vue
index eb5ca48..7f2feb2 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/AccessDenied.vue
+++ b/frontend/src/components/AccessDenied.vue
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
   <div class="message-container">
     <div class="message-content">
       <h2>🔒 Access Denied</h2>
-      <div class="button-row">
+      <div class="button-row" @keydown="handleButtonKeydown">
         <button class="btn-secondary" @click="goBack">Back</button>
         <button class="btn-primary" @click="$emit('reload')">Reload Page</button>
       </div>
@@ -12,6 +12,7 @@
 
 <script setup>
 import { goBack } from '@/utils/helpers'
+import { handleButtonKeydown } from '@/utils/keynav'
 
 defineEmits(['reload'])
 </script>
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/CredentialList.vue b/frontend/src/components/CredentialList.vue
index 83a65d1..47bd6d6 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/CredentialList.vue
+++ b/frontend/src/components/CredentialList.vue
@@ -62,6 +62,7 @@
 
 <script setup>
 import { formatDate } from '@/utils/helpers'
+import { navigateGrid, handleEscape, handleDeleteKey, getDirection } from '@/utils/keynav'
 
 const props = defineProps({
   credentials: { type: Array, default: () => [] },
@@ -94,79 +95,14 @@ const handleCardClick = (event) => {
 }
 
 const handleDelete = (event, credential) => {
-  const apple = navigator.userAgent.includes('Mac OS')
-  if (event.key === 'Delete' || apple && event.key === 'Backspace') {
-    event.preventDefault()
+  handleDeleteKey(event, () => {
     if (props.allowDelete && !credential.is_current_session) emit('delete', credential)
-  }
-}
-
-// Grid navigation helpers
-const getGridInfo = (container) => {
-  const items = Array.from(container.querySelectorAll('.credential-item'))
-  if (items.length === 0) return null
-
-  // Calculate columns by checking which items share the same top position
-  const firstTop = items[0].getBoundingClientRect().top
-  let cols = 0
-  for (const item of items) {
-    if (Math.abs(item.getBoundingClientRect().top - firstTop) < 5) cols++
-    else break
-  }
-  return { items, cols: Math.max(1, cols) }
-}
-
-const navigateGrid = (container, currentItem, direction) => {
-  const grid = getGridInfo(container)
-  if (!grid) return
-
-  const { items, cols } = grid
-  const currentIndex = items.indexOf(currentItem)
-  if (currentIndex === -1) return
-
-  const row = Math.floor(currentIndex / cols)
-  const col = currentIndex % cols
-
-  let newIndex = currentIndex
-  switch (direction) {
-    case 'left':
-      if (col === 0) {
-        emit('navigate-out', 'left')
-        return
-      }
-      newIndex = currentIndex - 1
-      break
-    case 'right':
-      if (currentIndex >= items.length - 1) {
-        emit('navigate-out', 'right')
-        return
-      }
-      newIndex = currentIndex + 1
-      break
-    case 'up':
-      if (row === 0) {
-        emit('navigate-out', 'up')
-        return
-      }
-      newIndex = currentIndex - cols
-      break
-    case 'down':
-      if (currentIndex + cols >= items.length) {
-        emit('navigate-out', 'down')
-        return
-      }
-      newIndex = currentIndex + cols
-      break
-  }
-
-  if (newIndex !== currentIndex) {
-    items[newIndex].focus()
-  }
+  })
 }
 
 const handleListFocus = (event) => {
   if (props.navigationDisabled) return
-  
+
   const list = event.currentTarget
   // If focus came to the list container itself (not a child), focus first item
   if (event.target === list) {
@@ -179,12 +115,9 @@ const handleListFocus = (event) => {
 
 const handleListKeydown = (event) => {
   if (props.navigationDisabled) return
-  
+
   // Escape emits navigate-out
-  if (event.key === 'Escape') {
-    event.preventDefault()
-    emit('navigate-out', 'up')
-  }
+  handleEscape(event, (dir) => emit('navigate-out', dir))
 }
 
 const handleItemKeydown = (event, credential) => {
@@ -195,18 +128,14 @@ const handleItemKeydown = (event, credential) => {
   if (props.navigationDisabled) return
 
   // Arrow key navigation
-  const directionMap = {
-    'ArrowLeft': 'left',
-    'ArrowRight': 'right',
-    'ArrowUp': 'up',
-    'ArrowDown': 'down'
-  }
-
-  const direction = directionMap[event.key]
+  const direction = getDirection(event)
   if (direction) {
     event.preventDefault()
     const list = event.currentTarget.closest('.credential-list')
-    navigateGrid(list, event.currentTarget, direction)
+    const result = navigateGrid(list, event.currentTarget, direction, { itemSelector: '.credential-item' })
+    if (result === 'boundary') {
+      emit('navigate-out', direction)
+    }
   }
 }
 
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/DeviceLinkView.vue b/frontend/src/components/DeviceLinkView.vue
index 124760d..741cfba 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/DeviceLinkView.vue
+++ b/frontend/src/components/DeviceLinkView.vue
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
       <h1>📱 Add Another Device</h1>
       <p class="view-lede">Generate a one-time link to set up passkeys on a new device.</p>
     </header>
-    <div class="button-row" style="margin-top:1rem;">
+    <div class="button-row" style="margin-top:1rem;" @keydown="handleButtonKeydown">
       <button @click="showModal = true" class="btn-primary">Generate Registration Link</button>
       <button @click="authStore.currentView = 'profile'" class="btn-secondary">Back to Profile</button>
     </div>
@@ -22,6 +22,7 @@
 import { ref, onMounted } from 'vue'
 import { useAuthStore } from '@/stores/auth'
 import RegistrationLinkModal from '@/components/RegistrationLinkModal.vue'
+import { handleButtonKeydown } from '@/utils/keynav'
 
 const authStore = useAuthStore()
 const userName = ref(null)
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/HostProfileView.vue b/frontend/src/components/HostProfileView.vue
index 3573d19..49ea55a 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/HostProfileView.vue
+++ b/frontend/src/components/HostProfileView.vue
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@
 
     <section class="section-block">
       <div class="section-body host-actions">
-        <div class="button-row">
+        <div class="button-row" @keydown="handleButtonKeydown">
           <button
             type="button"
             class="btn-secondary"
@@ -62,6 +62,7 @@ import { computed } from 'vue'
 import UserBasicInfo from '@/components/UserBasicInfo.vue'
 import { useAuthStore } from '@/stores/auth'
 import { goBack } from '@/utils/helpers'
+import { handleButtonKeydown } from '@/utils/keynav'
 
 defineProps({
   initializing: {
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/Modal.vue b/frontend/src/components/Modal.vue
index 2ce84a1..452c896 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/Modal.vue
+++ b/frontend/src/components/Modal.vue
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 <template>
-  <div class="modal-overlay" @keydown.esc="$emit('close')" tabindex="-1">
+  <div class="modal-overlay" @keydown.esc="$emit('close')" @keydown="handleOverlayKeydown" tabindex="-1">
     <div class="modal" role="dialog" aria-modal="true">
       <slot />
     </div>
@@ -7,7 +7,60 @@
 </template>
 
 <script setup>
+import { onMounted, nextTick } from 'vue'
+import { navigateButtonRow, getDirection, focusPreferred, focusDialogDefault } from '@/utils/keynav'
+
 defineEmits(['close'])
+
+const handleOverlayKeydown = (event) => {
+  const direction = getDirection(event)
+  if (!direction) return
+
+  // Check if we're in a modal-actions row
+  const target = event.target
+  const actionsRow = target.closest('.modal-actions')
+
+  if (actionsRow && (direction === 'left' || direction === 'right')) {
+    event.preventDefault()
+    navigateButtonRow(actionsRow, target, direction, { itemSelector: 'button' })
+  } else if (direction === 'up' && actionsRow) {
+    // From actions, try to go back to last input or focusable element in form
+    event.preventDefault()
+    const form = actionsRow.closest('form') || actionsRow.closest('.modal-form')
+    const inputs = form?.querySelectorAll('input, textarea, select, button:not(.modal-actions button)')
+    if (inputs && inputs.length > 0) {
+      inputs[inputs.length - 1].focus()
+    }
+  } else if (direction === 'down' && !actionsRow) {
+    // From an input, try to go to modal-actions
+    const form = target.closest('form') || target.closest('.modal-form')
+    if (form) {
+      event.preventDefault()
+      const actions = form.querySelector('.modal-actions')
+      if (actions) {
+        focusPreferred(actions, { primarySelector: '.btn-primary', itemSelector: 'button' })
+      }
+    }
+  }
+}
+
+onMounted(() => {
+  // Autofocus the most appropriate element:
+  // - For form dialogs (rename, edit): focus first input and select text
+  // - For other dialogs: focus primary button (or fallback)
+  nextTick(() => {
+    const modal = document.querySelector('.modal')
+    if (modal) {
+      // Mark primary button for keyboard navigation
+      const primaryBtn = modal.querySelector('.modal-actions .btn-primary')
+      if (primaryBtn) {
+        primaryBtn.setAttribute('data-nav-primary', '')
+      }
+      // Focus the most appropriate element
+      focusDialogDefault(modal)
+    }
+  })
+})
 </script>
 
 <style scoped>
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/NameEditForm.vue b/frontend/src/components/NameEditForm.vue
index 255e2e6..07d8651 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/NameEditForm.vue
+++ b/frontend/src/components/NameEditForm.vue
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@
       />
     </label>
     <div v-if="error" class="error small">{{ error }}</div>
-    <div class="modal-actions">
+    <div class="modal-actions" @keydown="handleActionsKeydown">
       <button
         type="button"
         class="btn-secondary"
@@ -25,6 +25,7 @@
         type="submit"
         class="btn-primary"
         :disabled="busy"
+        data-nav-primary
       >
         {{ submitText }}
       </button>
@@ -33,7 +34,8 @@
 </template>
 
 <script setup>
-import { computed, nextTick, onMounted, ref } from 'vue'
+import { computed, ref } from 'vue'
+import { handleButtonKeydown, getDirection } from '@/utils/keynav'
 
 const props = defineProps({
   modelValue: { type: String, default: '' },
@@ -60,16 +62,15 @@ const localValue = computed({
 
 const resolvedInputId = computed(() => props.inputId || generatedId)
 
-onMounted(() => {
-  if (!props.autoFocus) return
-  nextTick(() => {
-    if (props.autoSelect) {
-      inputRef.value?.select()
-    } else {
-      inputRef.value?.focus()
-    }
-  })
-})
+const handleActionsKeydown = (event) => {
+  const direction = getDirection(event)
+  if (direction === 'up') {
+    event.preventDefault()
+    inputRef.value?.focus()
+    return
+  }
+  handleButtonKeydown(event)
+}
 
 function handleCancel() {
   emit('cancel')
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/ProfileView.vue b/frontend/src/components/ProfileView.vue
index bc1cc8b..ded727a 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/ProfileView.vue
+++ b/frontend/src/components/ProfileView.vue
@@ -114,7 +114,7 @@
 </template>
 
 <script setup>
-import { ref, onMounted, onUnmounted, computed, watch, nextTick } from 'vue'
+import { ref, onMounted, onUnmounted, computed, watch } from 'vue'
 import Breadcrumbs from '@/components/Breadcrumbs.vue'
 import CredentialList from '@/components/CredentialList.vue'
 import UserBasicInfo from '@/components/UserBasicInfo.vue'
@@ -128,6 +128,7 @@ import { adminUiPath, makeUiHref } from '@/utils/settings'
 import passkey from '@/utils/passkey'
 import { goBack } from '@/utils/helpers'
 import { apiJson } from '@/utils/api'
+import { navigateButtonRow, focusPreferred, focusAtIndex, getDirection } from '@/utils/keynav'
 
 const authStore = useAuthStore()
 const updateInterval = ref(null)
@@ -154,11 +155,6 @@ watch(showNameDialog, (newVal) => { if (newVal) newName.value = authStore.userIn
 
 onMounted(() => {
   updateInterval.value = setInterval(() => { if (authStore.userInfo) authStore.userInfo = { ...authStore.userInfo } }, 60000)
-  // Autofocus the "Auth" breadcrumb (second link after home)
-  nextTick(() => {
-    const links = breadcrumbs.value?.$el?.querySelectorAll('a')
-    links?.[1]?.focus()  // Index 1 is "Auth" (after home icon)
-  })
 })
 
 onUnmounted(() => { if (updateInterval.value) clearInterval(updateInterval.value) })
@@ -191,70 +187,43 @@ const handlePairingError = (message) => {
 
 // Helper to focus preferred button in a row (primary first, or first button)
 const focusPreferredButton = (container) => {
-  const primary = container?.querySelector('.btn-primary')
-  const first = container?.querySelector('button')
-  ;(primary || first)?.focus()
+  focusPreferred(container, { primarySelector: '.btn-primary', itemSelector: 'button' })
 }
 
 // Navigation between components
 const handleBreadcrumbKeydown = (event) => {
   if (hasActiveModal.value) return  // Block navigation when modal is open
-  
-  const links = Array.from(breadcrumbs.value?.$el?.querySelectorAll('a') || [])
-  const currentIndex = links.indexOf(event.target)
-  
-  if (event.key === 'ArrowRight') {
-    event.preventDefault()
-    if (currentIndex < links.length - 1) {
-      links[currentIndex + 1].focus()
-    }
-  } else if (event.key === 'ArrowLeft') {
-    event.preventDefault()
-    if (currentIndex > 0) {
-      links[currentIndex - 1].focus()
-    }
-  } else if (event.key === 'ArrowDown') {
-    event.preventDefault()
+
+  const direction = getDirection(event)
+  if (!direction) return
+
+  event.preventDefault()
+  const container = breadcrumbs.value?.$el
+
+  if (direction === 'left' || direction === 'right') {
+    navigateButtonRow(container, event.target, direction, { itemSelector: 'a' })
+  } else if (direction === 'down') {
     // Move to user info section - always focus edit button first
-    const editBtn = userInfoSection.value?.querySelector('.mini-btn')
-    const codeInput = userInfoSection.value?.querySelector('.pairing-input')
-    ;(editBtn || codeInput)?.focus()
+    focusPreferred(userInfoSection.value, { primarySelector: '.mini-btn', itemSelector: '.mini-btn, .pairing-input' })
   }
   // ArrowUp at the top does nothing
 }
 
-// Get focusable elements in user info section
-const getUserInfoFocusables = () => {
-  const editBtn = userInfoSection.value?.querySelector('.mini-btn')
-  const codeInput = userInfoSection.value?.querySelector('.pairing-input')
-  return [editBtn, codeInput].filter(Boolean)
-}
-
 const handleUserInfoKeydown = (event) => {
   if (hasActiveModal.value) return  // Block navigation when modal is open
-  
-  const focusables = getUserInfoFocusables()
-  const currentIndex = focusables.indexOf(event.target)
-  
-  if (currentIndex === -1) return  // Not on a focusable element
-  
-  if (event.key === 'ArrowRight') {
-    event.preventDefault()
-    if (currentIndex < focusables.length - 1) {
-      focusables[currentIndex + 1].focus()
-    }
-  } else if (event.key === 'ArrowLeft') {
-    event.preventDefault()
-    if (currentIndex > 0) {
-      focusables[currentIndex - 1].focus()
-    }
-  } else if (event.key === 'ArrowUp') {
-    event.preventDefault()
+
+  const direction = getDirection(event)
+  if (!direction) return
+
+  event.preventDefault()
+  const itemSelector = '.mini-btn, .pairing-input'
+
+  if (direction === 'left' || direction === 'right') {
+    navigateButtonRow(userInfoSection.value, event.target, direction, { itemSelector })
+  } else if (direction === 'up') {
     // Move to breadcrumbs - always focus "Auth" (index 1)
-    const links = breadcrumbs.value?.$el?.querySelectorAll('a')
-    links?.[1]?.focus()
-  } else if (event.key === 'ArrowDown') {
-    event.preventDefault()
+    focusAtIndex(breadcrumbs.value?.$el, 1, { itemSelector: 'a' })
+  } else if (direction === 'down') {
     // Move to credential list
     credentialList.value?.$el?.focus()
   }
@@ -262,48 +231,38 @@ const handleUserInfoKeydown = (event) => {
 
 const handleCredentialNavigateOut = (direction) => {
   if (hasActiveModal.value) return  // Block navigation when modal is open
-  
+
   if (direction === 'down' || direction === 'right') {
     // Focus preferred button in credential section
     focusPreferredButton(credentialButtons.value)
   } else if (direction === 'up' || direction === 'left') {
     // Focus user info section - always focus edit button first
-    const editBtn = userInfoSection.value?.querySelector('.mini-btn')
-    const codeInput = userInfoSection.value?.querySelector('.pairing-input')
-    ;(editBtn || codeInput)?.focus()
+    focusPreferred(userInfoSection.value, { primarySelector: '.mini-btn', itemSelector: '.mini-btn, .pairing-input' })
   }
 }
 
 const handleCredentialButtonKeydown = (event) => {
   if (hasActiveModal.value) return  // Block navigation when modal is open
-  
-  const buttons = Array.from(credentialButtons.value?.querySelectorAll('button') || [])
-  const currentIndex = buttons.indexOf(event.target)
-  
-  if (event.key === 'ArrowRight') {
-    event.preventDefault()
-    if (currentIndex < buttons.length - 1) {
-      buttons[currentIndex + 1].focus()
-    }
-  } else if (event.key === 'ArrowLeft') {
-    event.preventDefault()
-    if (currentIndex > 0) {
-      buttons[currentIndex - 1].focus()
-    }
-  } else if (event.key === 'ArrowUp') {
-    event.preventDefault()
+
+  const direction = getDirection(event)
+  if (!direction) return
+
+  event.preventDefault()
+
+  if (direction === 'left' || direction === 'right') {
+    navigateButtonRow(credentialButtons.value, event.target, direction, { itemSelector: 'button' })
+  } else if (direction === 'up') {
     // Move back to credential list
-    credentialList.value?.$el?.querySelector('.credential-item')?.focus()
-  } else if (event.key === 'ArrowDown') {
-    event.preventDefault()
+    focusAtIndex(credentialList.value?.$el, 0, { itemSelector: '.credential-item' })
+  } else if (direction === 'down') {
     // Move to session list
-    sessionList.value?.$el?.querySelector('.session-group')?.focus()
+    focusAtIndex(sessionList.value?.$el, 0, { itemSelector: '.session-group' })
   }
 }
 
 const handleSessionNavigateOut = (direction) => {
   if (hasActiveModal.value) return  // Block navigation when modal is open
-  
+
   if (direction === 'up') {
     // Focus preferred button in credential section
     focusPreferredButton(credentialButtons.value)
@@ -315,25 +274,17 @@ const handleSessionNavigateOut = (direction) => {
 
 const handleLogoutButtonKeydown = (event) => {
   if (hasActiveModal.value) return  // Block navigation when modal is open
-  
-  const buttons = Array.from(logoutButtons.value?.querySelectorAll('button') || [])
-  const currentIndex = buttons.indexOf(event.target)
-  
-  if (event.key === 'ArrowRight') {
-    event.preventDefault()
-    if (currentIndex < buttons.length - 1) {
-      buttons[currentIndex + 1].focus()
-    }
-  } else if (event.key === 'ArrowLeft') {
-    event.preventDefault()
-    if (currentIndex > 0) {
-      buttons[currentIndex - 1].focus()
-    }
-  } else if (event.key === 'ArrowUp') {
-    event.preventDefault()
-    // Move back to session list
-    const groups = sessionList.value?.$el?.querySelectorAll('.session-group')
-    groups?.[groups.length - 1]?.focus()
+
+  const direction = getDirection(event)
+  if (!direction) return
+
+  event.preventDefault()
+
+  if (direction === 'left' || direction === 'right') {
+    navigateButtonRow(logoutButtons.value, event.target, direction, { itemSelector: 'button' })
+  } else if (direction === 'up') {
+    // Move back to session list - focus last group
+    focusAtIndex(sessionList.value?.$el, -1, { itemSelector: '.session-group' })
   }
   // ArrowDown at the bottom does nothing
 }
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/QRCodeDisplay.vue b/frontend/src/components/QRCodeDisplay.vue
index d18c44d..7bafaf3 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/QRCodeDisplay.vue
+++ b/frontend/src/components/QRCodeDisplay.vue
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 <template>
   <div class="qr-display">
     <div class="qr-section">
-      <a :href="url" @click.prevent="copyLink" class="qr-link" title="Click to copy link">
+      <a :href="url" @click.prevent="copyLink" class="qr-link" title="Click to copy link" tabindex="0" @keydown.enter.prevent="copyLink">
         <canvas ref="qrCanvas" class="qr-code"></canvas>
         <div v-if="showLink && url" class="link-text">{{ displayUrl }}</div>
       </a>
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/RegistrationLinkModal.vue b/frontend/src/components/RegistrationLinkModal.vue
index d283467..12fd072 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/RegistrationLinkModal.vue
+++ b/frontend/src/components/RegistrationLinkModal.vue
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
         <h2 id="regTitle" class="reg-title">
           📱 <span v-if="userName">Registration for {{ userName }}</span><span v-else>Add Another Device</span>
         </h2>
-        <button class="icon-btn" @click="$emit('close')" aria-label="Close">✕</button>
+        <button class="icon-btn" @click="$emit('close')" aria-label="Close" tabindex="-1">✕</button>
       </div>
 
       <div class="device-link-section">
@@ -17,6 +17,7 @@
           :url="linkUrl"
           :show-link="true"
           @copied="onCopied"
+          @keydown="handleQRKeydown"
         />
 
         <p class="expiry-note" v-if="expiresAt">
@@ -24,7 +25,7 @@
         </p>
       </div>
 
-      <div class="reg-actions">
+      <div class="reg-actions" ref="actionsRow" @keydown="handleActionsKeydown">
         <button class="btn-secondary" @click="$emit('close')">Close</button>
       </div>
     </div>
@@ -32,10 +33,11 @@
 </template>
 
 <script setup>
-import { ref, onMounted, onUnmounted } from 'vue'
+import { ref, onMounted, onUnmounted, nextTick } from 'vue'
 import QRCodeDisplay from '@/components/QRCodeDisplay.vue'
 import { apiJson, holdGlobalBackdrop, releaseGlobalBackdrop } from '@/utils/api'
 import { formatDate } from '@/utils/helpers'
+import { getDirection } from '@/utils/keynav'
 
 const props = defineProps({
   endpoint: { type: String, required: true },
@@ -46,6 +48,7 @@ const emit = defineEmits(['close', 'copied'])
 
 const linkUrl = ref(null)
 const expiresAt = ref(null)
+const actionsRow = ref(null)
 
 async function generateLink() {
   try {
@@ -53,6 +56,11 @@ async function generateLink() {
     if (data.url) {
       linkUrl.value = data.url
       expiresAt.value = data.expires ? new Date(data.expires) : null
+      // Focus primary button (or first button if no primary) after content renders
+      await nextTick()
+      const actions = actionsRow.value
+      const target = actions?.querySelector('.btn-primary') || actions?.querySelector('button')
+      target?.focus()
     } else {
       emit('close')
     }
@@ -65,6 +73,34 @@ function onCopied() {
   emit('copied')
 }
 
+const handleQRKeydown = (event) => {
+  const direction = getDirection(event)
+  if (!direction) return
+
+  event.preventDefault()
+
+  // Navigation constrained within modal: QR link <-> Close button
+  if (direction === 'down' || direction === 'up') {
+    // Toggle between QR link and close button
+    actionsRow.value?.querySelector('button')?.focus()
+  }
+  // Left/right do nothing on QR code
+}
+
+const handleActionsKeydown = (event) => {
+  const direction = getDirection(event)
+  if (!direction) return
+
+  event.preventDefault()
+
+  // Navigation constrained within modal: Close button <-> QR link
+  if (direction === 'up' || direction === 'down') {
+    // Toggle between close button and QR link
+    document.querySelector('.qr-link')?.focus()
+  }
+  // Left/right do nothing (only one button)
+}
+
 onMounted(() => {
   // Hold backdrop before fetch to avoid gap if auth iframe shows
   holdGlobalBackdrop()
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/RemoteAuthPermit.vue b/frontend/src/components/RemoteAuthPermit.vue
index b6879d0..b924bec 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/RemoteAuthPermit.vue
+++ b/frontend/src/components/RemoteAuthPermit.vue
@@ -57,7 +57,7 @@
 
         <p v-if="error" class="error-message" style="margin-top: 0.5rem;">{{ error }}</p>
 
-        <div class="button-row" style="margin-top: 0.75rem; display: flex; gap: 0.5rem;">
+        <div class="button-row" style="margin-top: 0.75rem; display: flex; gap: 0.5rem;" @keydown="handleButtonKeydown">
           <button
             type="button"
             class="btn-secondary"
@@ -91,6 +91,7 @@ import { getSettings } from '@/utils/settings'
 import { getUniqueMatch, isValidWord, isValidPrefix } from '@/utils/wordlist'
 import { solvePoW } from '@/utils/pow'
 import { useAuthStore } from '@/stores/auth'
+import { handleButtonKeydown } from '@/utils/keynav'
 
 const props = defineProps({
   title: { type: String, default: 'Help Another Device Sign In' },
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/RestrictedAuth.vue b/frontend/src/components/RestrictedAuth.vue
index 40bc2e0..9a738ee 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/RestrictedAuth.vue
+++ b/frontend/src/components/RestrictedAuth.vue
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@
           <div class="section-body center">
             <!-- Local passkey authentication view -->
             <div v-if="authView === 'local'" class="auth-view">
-              <div class="button-row center">
+              <div class="button-row center" ref="buttonRow" @keydown="handleButtonKeydown">
                 <slot name="actions"
                   :loading="loading"
                   :can-authenticate="canAuthenticate"
@@ -55,11 +55,12 @@
 </template>
 
 <script setup>
-import { computed, onMounted, onUnmounted, reactive, ref } from 'vue'
+import { computed, nextTick, onMounted, onUnmounted, reactive, ref, watch } from 'vue'
 import passkey from '@/utils/passkey'
 import { getSettings, uiBasePath } from '@/utils/settings'
 import { fetchJson, getUserFriendlyErrorMessage } from '@/utils/api'
 import RemoteAuthRequest from '@/components/RemoteAuthRequest.vue'
+import { handleButtonKeydown, focusDialogButton } from '@/utils/keynav'
 
 const props = defineProps({
   mode: {
@@ -78,6 +79,7 @@ const settings = ref(null)
 const userInfo = ref(null)
 const currentView = ref('initial') // 'initial', 'login', 'forbidden'
 const authView = ref('local') // 'local' or 'remote'
+const buttonRow = ref(null)
 let statusTimer = null
 
 const isAuthenticated = computed(() => !!userInfo.value?.authenticated)
@@ -255,6 +257,13 @@ function handleHeaderLinkClick(event) {
   }
 }
 
+// Autofocus primary button when the view becomes ready
+watch(initializing, (newVal) => {
+  if (!newVal) {
+    nextTick(() => focusDialogButton(buttonRow.value))
+  }
+})
+
 onMounted(async () => {
   await fetchSettings()
   await fetchUserInfo()
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/SessionList.vue b/frontend/src/components/SessionList.vue
index 812c512..c1bc91b 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/SessionList.vue
+++ b/frontend/src/components/SessionList.vue
@@ -66,6 +66,7 @@ import { computed, ref } from 'vue'
 import { formatDate } from '@/utils/helpers'
 import { useAuthStore } from '@/stores/auth'
 import { hostIP } from '@/utils/helpers'
+import { navigateGrid, handleDeleteKey, handleEscape, getDirection } from '@/utils/keynav'
 
 const props = defineProps({
   sessions: { type: Array, default: () => [] },
@@ -105,81 +106,8 @@ const handleCardClick = (event) => {
   }
 }
 
-const handleDelete = (event, session) => {
-  const apple = navigator.userAgent.includes('Mac OS')
-  if (event.key === 'Delete' || apple && event.key === 'Backspace') {
-    event.preventDefault()
-    if (!isTerminating(session.id)) emit('terminate', session)
-  }
-}
-
 const isTerminating = (sessionId) => !!props.terminatingSessions[sessionId]
 
-// Grid navigation helpers
-const getGridInfo = (container) => {
-  const items = Array.from(container.querySelectorAll('.session-item'))
-  if (items.length === 0) return null
-
-  // Calculate columns by checking which items share the same top position
-  const firstTop = items[0].getBoundingClientRect().top
-  let cols = 0
-  for (const item of items) {
-    if (Math.abs(item.getBoundingClientRect().top - firstTop) < 5) cols++
-    else break
-  }
-  return { items, cols: Math.max(1, cols) }
-}
-
-const navigateGrid = (container, currentItem, direction, group) => {
-  const grid = getGridInfo(container)
-  if (!grid) return 'none'
-
-  const { items, cols } = grid
-  const currentIndex = items.indexOf(currentItem)
-  if (currentIndex === -1) return 'none'
-
-  const row = Math.floor(currentIndex / cols)
-  const col = currentIndex % cols
-
-  let newIndex = currentIndex
-  switch (direction) {
-    case 'left':
-      if (col === 0) {
-        // At left edge, focus group
-        group?.focus()
-        return 'group'
-      }
-      newIndex = currentIndex - 1
-      break
-    case 'right':
-      if (currentIndex >= items.length - 1) {
-        return 'boundary'
-      }
-      newIndex = currentIndex + 1
-      break
-    case 'up':
-      if (row === 0) {
-        // At top row, focus group
-        group?.focus()
-        return 'group'
-      }
-      newIndex = currentIndex - cols
-      break
-    case 'down':
-      if (currentIndex + cols >= items.length) {
-        return 'boundary'
-      }
-      newIndex = currentIndex + cols
-      break
-  }
-
-  if (newIndex !== currentIndex) {
-    items[newIndex].focus()
-    return 'moved'
-  }
-  return 'none'
-}
-
 const handleGroupKeydown = (event, host) => {
   const group = event.currentTarget
   const sessionList = group.querySelector('.session-list')
@@ -196,14 +124,15 @@ const handleGroupKeydown = (event, host) => {
   if (props.navigationDisabled) return
 
   // Arrow keys to enter the grid from the group
-  if (['ArrowDown', 'ArrowRight'].includes(event.key) && event.target === group) {
+  const direction = getDirection(event)
+  if (['down', 'right'].includes(direction) && event.target === group) {
     event.preventDefault()
     items?.[0]?.focus()
     return
   }
 
   // Up/Left from group navigates to previous group or out
-  if (['ArrowUp', 'ArrowLeft'].includes(event.key) && event.target === group) {
+  if (['up', 'left'].includes(direction) && event.target === group) {
     event.preventDefault()
     if (groupIndex > 0) {
       allGroups[groupIndex - 1].focus()
@@ -214,46 +143,37 @@ const handleGroupKeydown = (event, host) => {
   }
 
   // Escape emits navigate-out
-  if (event.key === 'Escape') {
-    event.preventDefault()
-    emit('navigate-out', 'up')
-  }
+  handleEscape(event, (dir) => emit('navigate-out', dir))
 }
 
 const handleItemKeydown = (event, session) => {
   // Handle delete (always allowed even with modal)
-  const apple = navigator.userAgent.includes('Mac OS')
-  if (event.key === 'Delete' || apple && event.key === 'Backspace') {
-    event.preventDefault()
+  handleDeleteKey(event, () => {
     if (!isTerminating(session.id)) emit('terminate', session)
-    return
-  }
+  })
+  if (event.defaultPrevented) return
 
   if (props.navigationDisabled) return
 
   // Arrow key navigation
-  const directionMap = {
-    'ArrowLeft': 'left',
-    'ArrowRight': 'right',
-    'ArrowUp': 'up',
-    'ArrowDown': 'down'
-  }
-
-  const direction = directionMap[event.key]
+  const direction = getDirection(event)
   if (direction) {
     event.preventDefault()
     const group = event.currentTarget.closest('.session-group')
-    const sessionList = group.querySelector('.session-list')
-    const result = navigateGrid(sessionList, event.currentTarget, direction, group)
-    
-    // If at boundary, try to navigate to next/prev group or emit navigate-out
+    const sessionListEl = group.querySelector('.session-list')
+    const result = navigateGrid(sessionListEl, event.currentTarget, direction, { itemSelector: '.session-item' })
+
+    // Custom boundary handling for session list
     if (result === 'boundary') {
-      const allGroups = Array.from(document.querySelectorAll('.session-group'))
-      const groupIndex = allGroups.indexOf(group)
-      
-      if (direction === 'down' || direction === 'right') {
+      if (direction === 'left' || direction === 'up') {
+        // At left/top edge, focus group
+        group?.focus()
+      } else if (direction === 'down' || direction === 'right') {
+        // Try to navigate to next group or emit navigate-out
+        const allGroups = Array.from(document.querySelectorAll('.session-group'))
+        const groupIndex = allGroups.indexOf(group)
+
         if (groupIndex < allGroups.length - 1) {
-          // Move to next group
           allGroups[groupIndex + 1].focus()
         } else {
           emit('navigate-out', 'down')
@@ -261,7 +181,7 @@ const handleItemKeydown = (event, session) => {
       }
     }
   }
-  
+
   // Escape focuses the group
   if (event.key === 'Escape') {
     event.preventDefault()
diff --git a/frontend/src/utils/keynav.js b/frontend/src/utils/keynav.js
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..b7b6dad
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/utils/keynav.js
@@ -0,0 +1,408 @@
+/**
+ * Keyboard Navigation Module
+ *
+ * Provides reusable arrow key navigation for button groups and grids.
+ *
+ * Concepts:
+ * - Group: A container with focusable elements (buttons, links, items)
+ * - Button row: Left/right arrows navigate between buttons, up/down navigate to adjacent groups
+ * - Grid: A responsive grid of items; arrows follow the visual grid layout
+ *
+ * Data attributes for customization:
+ * - data-nav-group: Marks a navigation group container
+ * - data-nav-primary: Marks the preferred element to focus when entering a group
+ * - data-nav-items: CSS selector for focusable items within the group (default: 'button, a, [tabindex="0"], [tabindex="-1"]:not([disabled])')
+ */
+
+// Direction mapping from key events
+const DIRECTION_MAP = {
+  ArrowLeft: 'left',
+  ArrowRight: 'right',
+  ArrowUp: 'up',
+  ArrowDown: 'down'
+}
+
+/**
+ * Get the direction from a keyboard event.
+ * For text inputs with content, left/right arrows return null to preserve cursor movement.
+ * @param {KeyboardEvent} event
+ * @returns {string|null} 'left', 'right', 'up', 'down', or null
+ */
+export const getDirection = (event) => {
+  const direction = DIRECTION_MAP[event.key]
+  if (!direction) return null
+
+  // For text inputs, preserve left/right for cursor movement when there's content
+  const target = event.target
+  const isTextInput = target.tagName === 'INPUT' || target.tagName === 'TEXTAREA'
+  if (isTextInput && (direction === 'left' || direction === 'right')) {
+    // Only allow navigation when input is empty
+    if (target.value !== '') return null
+  }
+
+  return direction
+}
+
+/**
+ * Get focusable elements within a container
+ * @param {HTMLElement} container
+ * @param {string} selector - CSS selector for items (optional)
+ * @returns {HTMLElement[]}
+ */
+export const getFocusableItems = (container, selector = null) => {
+  if (!container) return []
+  const sel = selector || container.dataset?.navItems || 'button:not([disabled]), a, [tabindex="0"], [tabindex="-1"]:not([disabled])'
+  return Array.from(container.querySelectorAll(sel))
+}
+
+/**
+ * Get grid layout information for a container
+ * @param {HTMLElement} container
+ * @param {string} itemSelector - CSS selector for grid items
+ * @returns {{ items: HTMLElement[], cols: number } | null}
+ */
+export const getGridInfo = (container, itemSelector) => {
+  const items = getFocusableItems(container, itemSelector)
+  if (items.length === 0) return null
+
+  // Calculate columns by checking which items share the same top position
+  const firstTop = items[0].getBoundingClientRect().top
+  let cols = 0
+  for (const item of items) {
+    if (Math.abs(item.getBoundingClientRect().top - firstTop) < 5) cols++
+    else break
+  }
+  return { items, cols: Math.max(1, cols) }
+}
+
+/**
+ * Navigate within a horizontal button row
+ * @param {HTMLElement} container - The container element
+ * @param {HTMLElement} current - Currently focused element
+ * @param {string} direction - 'left', 'right', 'up', or 'down'
+ * @param {Object} options
+ * @param {string} options.itemSelector - CSS selector for buttons
+ * @returns {'moved'|'boundary'|'none'} Result of navigation
+ */
+export const navigateButtonRow = (container, current, direction, options = {}) => {
+  const items = getFocusableItems(container, options.itemSelector)
+  if (items.length === 0) return 'none'
+
+  const currentIndex = items.indexOf(current)
+  if (currentIndex === -1) return 'none'
+
+  if (direction === 'left') {
+    if (currentIndex > 0) {
+      items[currentIndex - 1].focus()
+      return 'moved'
+    }
+    return 'boundary'
+  }
+
+  if (direction === 'right') {
+    if (currentIndex < items.length - 1) {
+      items[currentIndex + 1].focus()
+      return 'moved'
+    }
+    return 'boundary'
+  }
+
+  // Up/down are always boundaries for button rows
+  return 'boundary'
+}
+
+/**
+ * Navigate within a responsive grid
+ * @param {HTMLElement} container - The grid container
+ * @param {HTMLElement} current - Currently focused element
+ * @param {string} direction - 'left', 'right', 'up', or 'down'
+ * @param {Object} options
+ * @param {string} options.itemSelector - CSS selector for grid items
+ * @returns {'moved'|'boundary'|'none'} Result of navigation
+ */
+export const navigateGrid = (container, current, direction, options = {}) => {
+  const grid = getGridInfo(container, options.itemSelector)
+  if (!grid) return 'none'
+
+  const { items, cols } = grid
+  const currentIndex = items.indexOf(current)
+  if (currentIndex === -1) return 'none'
+
+  const row = Math.floor(currentIndex / cols)
+  const col = currentIndex % cols
+  let newIndex = currentIndex
+
+  switch (direction) {
+    case 'left':
+      if (col === 0) return 'boundary'
+      newIndex = currentIndex - 1
+      break
+    case 'right':
+      if (currentIndex >= items.length - 1) return 'boundary'
+      newIndex = currentIndex + 1
+      break
+    case 'up':
+      if (row === 0) return 'boundary'
+      newIndex = currentIndex - cols
+      break
+    case 'down':
+      if (currentIndex + cols >= items.length) return 'boundary'
+      newIndex = currentIndex + cols
+      break
+    default:
+      return 'none'
+  }
+
+  if (newIndex !== currentIndex) {
+    items[newIndex].focus()
+    return 'moved'
+  }
+  return 'none'
+}
+
+/**
+ * Focus the preferred element in a group (primary or first focusable)
+ * @param {HTMLElement} container
+ * @param {Object} options
+ * @param {string} options.primarySelector - CSS selector for primary element
+ * @param {string} options.itemSelector - CSS selector for items
+ * @returns {HTMLElement|null} The focused element, or null if none found
+ */
+export const focusPreferred = (container, options = {}) => {
+  if (!container) return null
+
+  // First try data-nav-primary
+  const primary = container.querySelector('[data-nav-primary]') ||
+                  (options.primarySelector && container.querySelector(options.primarySelector))
+  if (primary) {
+    primary.focus()
+    return primary
+  }
+
+  // Fall back to first focusable
+  const items = getFocusableItems(container, options.itemSelector)
+  if (items.length > 0) {
+    items[0].focus()
+    return items[0]
+  }
+
+  return null
+}
+
+/**
+ * Focus a specific item by index in a group
+ * @param {HTMLElement} container
+ * @param {number} index - Index of item to focus (negative counts from end)
+ * @param {Object} options
+ * @param {string} options.itemSelector - CSS selector for items
+ * @returns {HTMLElement|null} The focused element, or null if not found
+ */
+export const focusAtIndex = (container, index, options = {}) => {
+  if (!container) return null
+
+  const items = getFocusableItems(container, options.itemSelector)
+  if (items.length === 0) return null
+
+  // Support negative indices
+  const resolvedIndex = index < 0 ? items.length + index : index
+  if (resolvedIndex >= 0 && resolvedIndex < items.length) {
+    items[resolvedIndex].focus()
+    return items[resolvedIndex]
+  }
+
+  return null
+}
+
+/**
+ * Create a keydown handler for button row navigation
+ * @param {Object} options
+ * @param {() => HTMLElement} options.getContainer - Function returning the container element
+ * @param {string} options.itemSelector - CSS selector for buttons
+ * @param {(direction: string) => void} options.onBoundary - Called when navigation hits a boundary
+ * @param {() => boolean} options.isDisabled - Function returning whether navigation is disabled
+ * @returns {(event: KeyboardEvent) => void}
+ */
+export const createButtonRowHandler = (options) => {
+  const { getContainer, itemSelector, onBoundary, isDisabled } = options
+
+  return (event) => {
+    if (isDisabled?.()) return
+
+    const direction = getDirection(event)
+    if (!direction) return
+
+    event.preventDefault()
+    const container = getContainer()
+
+    if (direction === 'up' || direction === 'down') {
+      // Vertical navigation always exits button rows
+      onBoundary?.(direction)
+      return
+    }
+
+    const result = navigateButtonRow(container, event.target, direction, { itemSelector })
+    if (result === 'boundary') {
+      onBoundary?.(direction)
+    }
+  }
+}
+
+/**
+ * Create a keydown handler for grid navigation
+ * @param {Object} options
+ * @param {() => HTMLElement} options.getContainer - Function returning the container element
+ * @param {string} options.itemSelector - CSS selector for grid items
+ * @param {(direction: string) => void} options.onBoundary - Called when navigation hits a boundary
+ * @param {() => boolean} options.isDisabled - Function returning whether navigation is disabled
+ * @returns {(event: KeyboardEvent) => void}
+ */
+export const createGridHandler = (options) => {
+  const { getContainer, itemSelector, onBoundary, isDisabled } = options
+
+  return (event) => {
+    if (isDisabled?.()) return
+
+    const direction = getDirection(event)
+    if (!direction) return
+
+    event.preventDefault()
+    const container = getContainer()
+    const result = navigateGrid(container, event.target, direction, { itemSelector })
+
+    if (result === 'boundary') {
+      onBoundary?.(direction)
+    }
+  }
+}
+
+/**
+ * Handle escape key to navigate out of a component
+ * @param {KeyboardEvent} event
+ * @param {(direction: string) => void} onNavigateOut - Callback with direction
+ * @param {() => boolean} isDisabled - Function returning whether navigation is disabled
+ */
+export const handleEscape = (event, onNavigateOut, isDisabled) => {
+  if (isDisabled?.()) return false
+  if (event.key !== 'Escape') return false
+
+  event.preventDefault()
+  onNavigateOut?.('up')
+  return true
+}
+
+/**
+ * Handle delete/backspace key for item deletion
+ * @param {KeyboardEvent} event
+ * @param {() => void} onDelete - Callback to perform deletion
+ * @returns {boolean} Whether the key was handled
+ */
+export const handleDeleteKey = (event, onDelete) => {
+  const isMac = navigator.userAgent.includes('Mac OS')
+  if (event.key === 'Delete' || (isMac && event.key === 'Backspace')) {
+    event.preventDefault()
+    onDelete?.()
+    return true
+  }
+  return false
+}
+
+/**
+ * Focus the most appropriate button in a dialog/modal.
+ * Priority: .btn-primary > .btn-secondary > any button
+ * @param {HTMLElement} container - The dialog/modal container element
+ * @returns {HTMLElement|null} The focused element, or null if none found
+ */
+export const focusDialogButton = (container) => {
+  if (!container) return null
+
+  // Priority order for button selection
+  const selectors = [
+    '.btn-primary:not([disabled])',
+    '.btn-secondary:not([disabled])',
+    'button:not([disabled])'
+  ]
+
+  for (const selector of selectors) {
+    const btn = container.querySelector(selector)
+    if (btn) {
+      btn.focus()
+      return btn
+    }
+  }
+
+  return null
+}
+
+/**
+ * Focus the most appropriate element in a dialog/modal.
+ * For dialogs with input fields (rename/edit forms): focuses first input and selects text
+ * For other dialogs: focuses primary button (or fallback)
+ * @param {HTMLElement} container - The dialog/modal container element
+ * @returns {HTMLElement|null} The focused element, or null if none found
+ */
+export const focusDialogDefault = (container) => {
+  if (!container) return null
+
+  // Check for input fields first (form dialogs like rename)
+  const input = container.querySelector('input:not([disabled]):not([type="hidden"]), textarea:not([disabled])')
+  if (input) {
+    input.focus()
+    // Select text for better UX in rename dialogs
+    if (typeof input.select === 'function') {
+      input.select()
+    }
+    return input
+  }
+
+  // Fall back to button focus for non-form dialogs
+  return focusDialogButton(container)
+}
+
+/**
+ * Standard keydown handler for button rows with left/right navigation.
+ * Can be used directly on buttons or on a container with event delegation.
+ * Automatically finds the .button-row or .modal-actions container.
+ * @param {KeyboardEvent} event - The keydown event
+ * @param {Object} options
+ * @param {(direction: string) => void} options.onBoundary - Called when navigation hits a boundary (up/down or edge)
+ */
+export const handleButtonKeydown = (event, options = {}) => {
+  const direction = getDirection(event)
+  if (!direction) return
+
+  // Find the button row container
+  const target = event.target
+  if (target.tagName !== 'BUTTON' && target.tagName !== 'A') return
+
+  const container = target.closest('.button-row, .modal-actions')
+  if (!container) return
+
+  if (direction === 'left' || direction === 'right') {
+    event.preventDefault()
+    const result = navigateButtonRow(container, target, direction, { itemSelector: 'button, a' })
+    if (result === 'boundary') {
+      options.onBoundary?.(direction)
+    }
+  } else if (direction === 'up' || direction === 'down') {
+    // Vertical navigation exits button rows
+    options.onBoundary?.(direction)
+  }
+}
+
+/**
+ * Install keyboard navigation on a container element.
+ * Handles arrow key navigation for buttons within .button-row or .modal-actions.
+ * Uses event delegation so no need to add handlers to individual buttons.
+ * @param {HTMLElement} container - The container element to enable navigation on
+ * @param {Object} options
+ * @param {(direction: string) => void} options.onBoundary - Called when navigation hits a boundary
+ * @returns {() => void} Cleanup function to remove the event listener
+ */
+export const installKeyboardNav = (container, options = {}) => {
+  if (!container) return () => {}
+
+  const handler = (event) => handleButtonKeydown(event, options)
+  container.addEventListener('keydown', handler)
+
+  return () => container.removeEventListener('keydown', handler)
+}