Why GOV.UK's Exit this Page component doesn't use the Escape key
Why GOV.UK's Exit this Page component doesn't use the Escape key
beeps.website Why GOV.UK's Exit this Page component doesn't use the Escape key
A very specific question, answered very longwindedly.
Interesting piece of webdev solving.
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There are some good arguments for not using the escape key, but there's also another benefit:
You don't need to reach over to hit it. Normally, your hand rests near the shift key, so using it is a much more innocuous action than lifting up your hand to reach over to the upper left corner.