What is the problem?
When hovering over the edit icon with the mouse or when they have focus with the keyboard, there is no indication they have been selected.
Steps to reproduce problem
- On any local test environment, add this to LocalSettings.php: $wgEnableWatchlistLabels = true;
- Go to Special:WatchlistLabels
- Tab until one of the edit icons has focus
Expected behaviour: It is highlighted in some way so you know where you are.
Observed behaviour: It is not highlighted.
Environment
Wiki(s): local docker MediaWiki 1.46.0-alpha (661d9f0) 07:37, 18 November 2025.
Derived Requirement
Ensure that the edit buttons on Special:'WatchlistLabels' provide a clear visual highlight when hovered with a mouse or focused using keyboard navigation. Users must be able to identify which edit icon is currently selected via hover or focus state.
Test Steps
Test Case 1: Validate Hover and Focus Highlight on Edit Icons in Special:'WatchlistLabels'
- Enable watchlist labels by adding '$wgEnableWatchlistLabels = true;' in LocalSettings.php.
- Navigate to Special:'WatchlistLabels'.
- Hover the mouse over an edit icon.
- Use the keyboard Tab key until an edit icon receives focus.
- ✅❓❌⬜ AC1: Confirm that the edit icon visually highlights when hovered with the mouse.
- ✅❓❌⬜ AC2: Confirm that the edit icon visually highlights when focused via keyboard navigation.
QA Results - Local
| AC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ✅ | T410373#11434816 |
| 2 | ✅ | T410373#11434816 |


