---
title: Use Focus Trap
description: Reference page for use focus trap.
group: reference
---
## Parameters

|Parameter|Type|Description|
|--|--|--|
|`shouldTrap`|`boolean`|Whether focus should be trapped|
|`containerRef`|`RefObject<HTMLElement \|null> \|null`|Ref to the container element|

## Behavior

* **Tab**: Moves focus to the next focusable element. Wraps to the first element when reaching the end.
* **Shift+Tab**: Moves focus to the previous focusable element. Wraps to the last element when reaching the start.
* Focus is restored to the previously focused element when the trap is deactivated.

> ℹ️ **Info:**
> ConsentBanner and ConsentDialog use useFocusTrap internally when trapFocus is enabled (default: true). You only need this hook when building custom consent UI.