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When using a HOC to extend components, it is recommended to [forward the ref](/docs/forwarding-refs.html) to the wrapped component using the `forwardRef` function of React. If a third party HOC
does not implement ref forwarding, the above pattern can still be used as a fallback.

A great focus management example is the [react-aria-modal](https://github.com/davidtheclark/react-aria-modal). This is a relatively rare example of a fully accessible modal window. Not only does it set initial focus on
the cancel button (preventing the keyboard user from accidentally activating the success action) and trap keyboard focus inside the modal, it also resets focus back to the element that
initially triggered the modal.

>Note:
>
>While this is a very important accessibility feature, it is also a technique that should be used judiciously. Use it to repair the keyboard focus flow when it is disturbed, not to try and anticipate how
>users want to use applications.
>users want to use applications.

There are just a few situations, when you have to manage your focus - _autofocus_ or when you have to apply _restrictions_; Modal Dialog is a great example.
You need to manage a focus, to prevent a user from leaving a Modal, or any other _focused_ task. Or else: a user will be "lost" in the partially disabled application; which could be suspended while modal is active.

To resolve situations like this you have to use _Focus Traps_, to bound focus to a specific location, and not let user to _tab-out_. For example - [react-focus-lock](https://github.com/theKashey/react-focus-lock).

## Mouse and pointer events

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