What components does this change affect?
This change affects all implementations of the date picker component.
What changed
Updated date picker focus styling to improve component consistency between date picker and time picker.
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Why this change was made
This update brings the date picker focus styling into closer alignment with the time picker, providing a more consistent visual experience when navigating form components using a keyboard.
Benefits include:
- improved consistency – date picker and time picker components now use more consistent focus styling
- improved user experience – creates a more predictable experience when navigating similar form components
Recommended checks for consuming teams
After updating your Design System packages, we recommend reviewing date picker focus behaviour in your application.
Areas worth checking:
- focus styling displays correctly across the different date picker controls
- date picker functionality and interactions continue to work as expected
Summary
This change updates the date picker focus styling to provide greater consistency with the time picker and other form components.
No functional or data changes are expected.
Internal reference
Design System internal reference: 98066