diff --git a/.vscode/settings.json b/.vscode/settings.json
index 9e81f80..b5e7976 100644
--- a/.vscode/settings.json
+++ b/.vscode/settings.json
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
         "colors",
         "fs",
         "http",
+        "keys",
         "parallel",
         "periphemu",
         "peripheral",
diff --git a/graphics/core.lua b/graphics/core.lua
index 5177b8c..2305990 100644
--- a/graphics/core.lua
+++ b/graphics/core.lua
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ local flasher = require("graphics.flasher")
 
 local core = {}
 
-core.version = "1.1.3"
+core.version = "2.0.0"
 
 core.flasher = flasher
 core.events = events
@@ -15,11 +15,7 @@ core.events = events
 -- Core Types
 
 ---@enum TEXT_ALIGN
-core.TEXT_ALIGN = {
-    LEFT = 1,
-    CENTER = 2,
-    RIGHT = 3
-}
+core.TEXT_ALIGN = { LEFT = 1, CENTER = 2, RIGHT = 3 }
 
 ---@class graphics_border
 ---@field width integer
@@ -73,15 +69,9 @@ end
 function core.cpair(a, b)
     return {
         -- color pairs
-        color_a = a,
-        color_b = b,
-        blit_a = colors.toBlit(a),
-        blit_b = colors.toBlit(b),
+        color_a = a, color_b = b, blit_a = colors.toBlit(a), blit_b = colors.toBlit(b),
         -- aliases
-        fgd = a,
-        bkg = b,
-        blit_fgd = colors.toBlit(a),
-        blit_bkg = colors.toBlit(b)
+        fgd = a, bkg = b, blit_fgd = colors.toBlit(a), blit_bkg = colors.toBlit(b)
     }
 end
 
diff --git a/graphics/element.lua b/graphics/element.lua
index 05fbb74..4399ac1 100644
--- a/graphics/element.lua
+++ b/graphics/element.lua
@@ -19,6 +19,7 @@ local element = {}
 ---@field gframe? graphics_frame frame instead of x/y/width/height
 ---@field fg_bg? cpair foreground/background colors
 ---@field hidden? boolean true to hide on initial draw
+---@field can_focus? boolean true if this element can be focused, false by default
 
 ---@alias graphics_args graphics_args_generic
 ---|waiting_args
@@ -32,6 +33,7 @@ local element = {}
 ---|spinbox_args
 ---|switch_button_args
 ---|tabbar_args
+---|number_field_args
 ---|alarm_indicator_light
 ---|core_map_args
 ---|data_indicator_args
@@ -69,6 +71,7 @@ local element = {}
 function element.new(args, child_offset_x, child_offset_y)
     local self = {
         id = nil,                                       ---@type element_id|nil
+        is_root = args.parent == nil,
         elem_type = debug.getinfo(2).name,
         define_completed = false,
         p_window = nil,                                 ---@type table
@@ -78,6 +81,7 @@ function element.new(args, child_offset_x, child_offset_y)
         next_id = 0,                                    -- next child ID
         subscriptions = {},
         button_down = { events.new_coord_2d(-1, -1), events.new_coord_2d(-1, -1), events.new_coord_2d(-1, -1) },
+        focused = false,
         mt = {}
     }
 
@@ -89,7 +93,8 @@ function element.new(args, child_offset_x, child_offset_y)
         content_window = nil,   ---@type table|nil
         fg_bg = core.cpair(colors.white, colors.black),
         frame = core.gframe(1, 1, 1, 1),
-        children = {}
+        children = {},
+        child_id_map = {}
     }
 
     local name_brief = "graphics.element{" .. self.elem_type .. "}: "
@@ -104,6 +109,69 @@ function element.new(args, child_offset_x, child_offset_y)
 
     setmetatable(public, self.mt)
 
+    -----------------------
+    -- PRIVATE FUNCTIONS --
+    -----------------------
+
+    -- use tab to jump to the next focusable field
+    ---@param reverse boolean
+    local function _tab_focusable(reverse)
+        local first_f = nil ---@type graphics_element|nil
+        local prev_f = nil  ---@type graphics_element|nil
+        local cur_f = nil   ---@type graphics_element|nil
+        local done = false
+
+        ---@param elem graphics_element
+        local function handle_element(elem)
+            if elem.is_visible() and elem.is_focusable() and elem.is_enabled() then
+                if first_f == nil then first_f = elem end
+
+                if cur_f == nil then
+                    if elem.is_focused() then
+                        cur_f = elem
+                        if (not done) and (reverse and prev_f ~= nil) then
+                            cur_f.unfocus()
+                            prev_f.focus()
+                            done = true
+                        end
+                    end
+                else
+                    if elem.is_focused() then
+                        elem.unfocus()
+                    elseif not (reverse or done) then
+                        cur_f.unfocus()
+                        elem.focus()
+                        done = true
+                    end
+                end
+
+                prev_f = elem
+            end
+        end
+
+        ---@param children table
+        local function traverse(children)
+            for i = 1, #children do
+                local child = children[i]   ---@type graphics_base
+                handle_element(child.get())
+                if child.get().is_visible() then traverse(child.children) end
+            end
+        end
+
+        traverse(protected.children)
+
+        -- if no element was focused, wrap focus
+        if first_f ~= nil and not done then
+            if reverse then
+                if cur_f ~= nil then cur_f.unfocus() end
+                if prev_f ~= nil then prev_f.focus() end
+            else
+                if cur_f ~= nil then cur_f.unfocus() end
+                first_f.focus()
+            end
+        end
+    end
+
     -------------------------
     -- PROTECTED FUNCTIONS --
     -------------------------
@@ -214,85 +282,6 @@ function element.new(args, child_offset_x, child_offset_y)
         return in_x and in_y
     end
 
--- luacheck: push ignore
----@diagnostic disable: unused-local, unused-vararg
-
-    -- handle a child element having been added
-    ---@param id element_id element identifier
-    ---@param child graphics_element child element
-    function protected.on_added(id, child)
-    end
-
-    -- handle a child element having been removed
-    ---@param id element_id element identifier
-    function protected.on_removed(id)
-    end
-
-    -- handle a mouse event
-    ---@param event mouse_interaction mouse interaction event
-    function protected.handle_mouse(event)
-    end
-
-    -- handle data value changes
-    ---@vararg any value(s)
-    function protected.on_update(...)
-    end
-
-    -- callback on control press responses
-    ---@param result any
-    function protected.response_callback(result)
-    end
-
-    -- get value
-    ---@nodiscard
-    function protected.get_value()
-        return protected.value
-    end
-
-    -- set value
-    ---@param value any value to set
-    function protected.set_value(value)
-    end
-
-    -- set minimum input value
-    ---@param min integer minimum allowed value
-    function protected.set_min(min)
-    end
-
-    -- set maximum input value
-    ---@param max integer maximum allowed value
-    function protected.set_max(max)
-    end
-
-    -- enable the control
-    function protected.enable()
-    end
-
-    -- disable the control
-    function protected.disable()
-    end
-
-    -- custom recolor command, varies by element if implemented
-    ---@vararg cpair|color color(s)
-    function protected.recolor(...)
-    end
-
-    -- custom resize command, varies by element if implemented
-    ---@vararg integer sizing
-    function protected.resize(...)
-    end
-
--- luacheck: pop
----@diagnostic enable: unused-local, unused-vararg
-
-    -- start animations
-    function protected.start_anim()
-    end
-
-    -- stop animations
-    function protected.stop_anim()
-    end
-
     -- get public interface
     ---@nodiscard
     ---@return graphics_element element, element_id id
@@ -306,6 +295,98 @@ function element.new(args, child_offset_x, child_offset_y)
         return public, self.id
     end
 
+    -- protected version of public is_focused()
+    ---@nodiscard
+    ---@return boolean is_focused
+    function protected.is_focused() return self.focused end
+
+    -- defocus this element
+    function protected.defocus() public.unfocus_all() end
+
+    -- request focus management to focus this element
+    function protected.req_focus() args.parent.__focus_child(public) end
+
+    -- action handlers --
+
+-- luacheck: push ignore
+---@diagnostic disable: unused-local, unused-vararg
+
+    -- handle a child element having been added
+    ---@param id element_id element identifier
+    ---@param child graphics_element child element
+    function protected.on_added(id, child) end
+
+    -- handle a child element having been removed
+    ---@param id element_id element identifier
+    function protected.on_removed(id) end
+
+    -- handle this element having been focused
+    function protected.on_focused() end
+
+    -- handle this element having been unfocused
+    function protected.on_unfocused() end
+
+    -- handle this element having been shown
+    function protected.on_shown() end
+
+    -- handle this element having been hidden
+    function protected.on_hidden() end
+
+    -- handle a mouse event
+    ---@param event mouse_interaction mouse interaction event
+    function protected.handle_mouse(event) end
+
+    -- handle a keyboard event
+    ---@param event key_interaction key interaction event
+    function protected.handle_key(event) end
+
+    -- handle data value changes
+    ---@vararg any value(s)
+    function protected.on_update(...) end
+
+    -- callback on control press responses
+    ---@param result any
+    function protected.response_callback(result) end
+
+    -- get value
+    ---@nodiscard
+    function protected.get_value() return protected.value end
+
+    -- set value
+    ---@param value any value to set
+    function protected.set_value(value) end
+
+    -- set minimum input value
+    ---@param min integer minimum allowed value
+    function protected.set_min(min) end
+
+    -- set maximum input value
+    ---@param max integer maximum allowed value
+    function protected.set_max(max) end
+
+    -- enable the control
+    function protected.enable() end
+
+    -- disable the control
+    function protected.disable() end
+
+    -- custom recolor command, varies by element if implemented
+    ---@vararg cpair|color color(s)
+    function protected.recolor(...) end
+
+    -- custom resize command, varies by element if implemented
+    ---@vararg integer sizing
+    function protected.resize(...) end
+
+-- luacheck: pop
+---@diagnostic enable: unused-local, unused-vararg
+
+    -- start animations
+    function protected.start_anim() end
+
+    -- stop animations
+    function protected.stop_anim() end
+
     -----------
     -- SETUP --
     -----------
@@ -324,7 +405,7 @@ function element.new(args, child_offset_x, child_offset_y)
         self.id = args.id or "__ROOT__"
         protected.prepare_template(0, 0, 1)
     else
-        self.id = args.parent.__add_child(args.id, protected)
+        self.id, self.ordinal = args.parent.__add_child(args.id, protected)
     end
 
     ----------------------
@@ -358,7 +439,7 @@ function element.new(args, child_offset_x, child_offset_y)
 
         -- delete all children
         for k, v in pairs(protected.children) do
-            v.delete()
+            v.get().delete()
             protected.children[k] = nil
         end
 
@@ -380,47 +461,59 @@ function element.new(args, child_offset_x, child_offset_y)
 
         self.next_y = child.frame.y + child.frame.h
 
-        local child_element = child.get()
-
         local id = key  ---@type string|integer|nil
         if id == nil then
             id = self.next_id
             self.next_id = self.next_id + 1
         end
 
-        protected.children[id] = child_element
+        table.insert(protected.children, child)
+
+        protected.child_id_map[id] = #protected.children
+
         return id
     end
 
     -- remove a child element
-    ---@param key element_id id
-    function public.__remove_child(key)
-        if protected.children[key] ~= nil then
-            protected.on_removed(key)
-            protected.children[key] = nil
+    ---@param id element_id id
+    function public.__remove_child(id)
+        local index = protected.child_id_map[id]
+        if protected.children[index] ~= nil then
+            protected.on_removed(id)
+            protected.children[index] = nil
+            protected.child_id_map[id] = nil
         end
     end
 
     -- actions to take upon a child element becoming ready (initial draw/construction completed)
     ---@param key element_id id
     ---@param child graphics_element
-    function public.__child_ready(key, child)
-        protected.on_added(key, child)
+    function public.__child_ready(key, child) protected.on_added(key, child) end
+
+    -- focus solely on this child
+    ---@param child graphics_element
+    function public.__focus_child(child)
+        if self.is_root then
+            public.unfocus_all()
+            child.focus()
+        else args.parent.__focus_child(child) end
     end
 
     -- get a child element
     ---@nodiscard
     ---@param id element_id
     ---@return graphics_element
-    function public.get_child(id) return protected.children[id] end
+    function public.get_child(id) return protected.children[protected.child_id_map[id]].get() end
 
     -- remove a child element
     ---@param id element_id
     function public.remove(id)
-        if protected.children[id] ~= nil then
-            protected.children[id].delete()
+        local index = protected.child_id_map[id]
+        if protected.children[index] ~= nil then
+            protected.children[index].get().delete()
             protected.on_removed(id)
-            protected.children[id] = nil
+            protected.children[index] = nil
+            protected.child_id_map[id] = nil
         end
     end
 
@@ -429,16 +522,13 @@ function element.new(args, child_offset_x, child_offset_y)
     ---@param id element_id
     ---@return graphics_element|nil element
     function public.get_element_by_id(id)
-        if protected.children[id] == nil then
+        local index = protected.child_id_map[id]
+        if protected.children[index] == nil then
             for _, child in pairs(protected.children) do
-                local elem = child.get_element_by_id(id)
+                local elem = child.get().get_element_by_id(id)
                 if elem ~= nil then return elem end
             end
-        else
-            return protected.children[id]
-        end
-
-        return nil
+        else return protected.children[index].get() end
     end
 
     -- AUTO-PLACEMENT --
@@ -450,97 +540,113 @@ function element.new(args, child_offset_x, child_offset_y)
 
     -- PROPERTIES --
 
-    -- get the foreground/background colors
+    -- get element id
     ---@nodiscard
-    ---@return cpair fg_bg
-    function public.get_fg_bg()
-        return protected.fg_bg
-    end
+    ---@return element_id
+    function public.get_id() return self.id end
 
     -- get element x
     ---@nodiscard
     ---@return integer x
-    function public.get_x()
-        return protected.frame.x
-    end
+    function public.get_x() return protected.frame.x end
 
     -- get element y
     ---@nodiscard
     ---@return integer y
-    function public.get_y()
-        return protected.frame.y
-    end
+    function public.get_y() return protected.frame.y end
 
     -- get element width
     ---@nodiscard
     ---@return integer width
-    function public.get_width()
-        return protected.frame.w
-    end
+    function public.get_width() return protected.frame.w end
 
     -- get element height
     ---@nodiscard
     ---@return integer height
-    function public.get_height()
-        return protected.frame.h
-    end
+    function public.get_height() return protected.frame.h end
+
+    -- get the foreground/background colors
+    ---@nodiscard
+    ---@return cpair fg_bg
+    function public.get_fg_bg() return protected.fg_bg end
 
     -- get the element value
     ---@nodiscard
     ---@return any value
-    function public.get_value()
-        return protected.get_value()
-    end
+    function public.get_value() return protected.get_value() end
 
     -- set the element value
     ---@param value any new value
-    function public.set_value(value)
-        protected.set_value(value)
-    end
+    function public.set_value(value) protected.set_value(value) end
 
     -- set minimum input value
     ---@param min integer minimum allowed value
-    function public.set_min(min)
-        protected.set_min(min)
-    end
+    function public.set_min(min) protected.set_min(min) end
 
     -- set maximum input value
     ---@param max integer maximum allowed value
-    function public.set_max(max)
-        protected.set_max(max)
-    end
+    function public.set_max(max) protected.set_max(max) end
+
+    -- check if this element is enabled
+    function public.is_enabled() return protected.enabled end
 
     -- enable the element
     function public.enable()
-        protected.enabled = true
-        protected.enable()
+        if not protected.enabled then
+            protected.enabled = true
+            protected.enable()
+        end
     end
 
     -- disable the element
     function public.disable()
-        protected.enabled = false
-        protected.disable()
+        if protected.enabled then
+            protected.enabled = false
+            protected.disable()
+        end
+    end
+
+    -- can this element be focused
+    function public.is_focusable() return args.can_focus end
+
+    -- is this element focused
+    function public.is_focused() return self.focused end
+
+    -- focus the element
+    function public.focus()
+        if args.can_focus and not self.focused then
+            self.focused = true
+            protected.on_focused()
+        end
+    end
+
+    -- unfocus this element
+    function public.unfocus()
+        if args.can_focus and self.focused then
+            self.focused = false
+            protected.on_unfocused()
+        end
+    end
+
+    -- unfocus this element and all its children
+    function public.unfocus_all()
+        public.unfocus()
+        for _, child in pairs(protected.children) do child.get().unfocus() end
     end
 
     -- custom recolor command, varies by element if implemented
     ---@vararg cpair|color color(s)
-    function public.recolor(...)
-        protected.recolor(...)
-    end
+    function public.recolor(...) protected.recolor(...) end
 
     -- resize attributes of the element value if supported
     ---@vararg number dimensions (element specific)
-    function public.resize(...)
-        protected.resize(...)
-    end
+    function public.resize(...) protected.resize(...) end
 
     -- reposition the element window<br>
     -- offsets relative to parent frame are where (1, 1) would be on top of the parent's top left corner
     ---@param x integer x position relative to parent frame
     ---@param y integer y position relative to parent frame
-    function public.reposition(x, y)
-        protected.window.reposition(x, y)
-    end
+    function public.reposition(x, y) protected.window.reposition(x, y) end
 
     -- FUNCTION CALLBACKS --
 
@@ -553,12 +659,12 @@ function element.new(args, child_offset_x, child_offset_y)
             local ini_in = protected.in_window_bounds(x_ini, y_ini)
 
             if ini_in then
-                if event.type == events.CLICK_TYPE.UP or event.type == events.CLICK_TYPE.DRAG then
+                if event.type == events.MOUSE_CLICK.UP or event.type == events.MOUSE_CLICK.DRAG then
                     -- make sure we don't handle mouse events that started before this element was made visible
                     if (event.initial.x ~= self.button_down[event.button].x) or (event.initial.y ~= self.button_down[event.button].y) then
                         return
                     end
-                elseif event.type == events.CLICK_TYPE.DOWN then
+                elseif event.type == events.MOUSE_CLICK.DOWN then
                     self.button_down[event.button] = event.initial
                 end
 
@@ -566,25 +672,39 @@ function element.new(args, child_offset_x, child_offset_y)
 
                 -- handle the mouse event then pass to children
                 protected.handle_mouse(event_T)
-                for _, child in pairs(protected.children) do child.handle_mouse(event_T) end
+                for _, child in pairs(protected.children) do child.get().handle_mouse(event_T) end
+            elseif event.type == events.MOUSE_CLICK.DOWN or event.type == events.MOUSE_CLICK.TAP then
+                -- clicked out, unfocus this element and children
+                public.unfocus_all()
             end
-        elseif event.type == events.CLICK_TYPE.DOWN then
-            -- don't track this click
+        else
+            -- don't track clicks while hidden
             self.button_down[event.button] = events.new_coord_2d(-1, -1)
         end
     end
 
+    -- handle a keyboard click if this element is visible and focused
+    ---@param event key_interaction keyboard interaction event
+    function public.handle_key(event)
+        if protected.window.isVisible() then
+            if self.is_root and (event.type == events.KEY_CLICK.DOWN) and (event.key == keys.tab) then
+                -- try to jump to the next/previous focusable field
+                _tab_focusable(event.shift)
+            else
+                -- handle the key event then pass to children
+                if self.focused then protected.handle_key(event) end
+                for _, child in pairs(protected.children) do child.get().handle_key(event) end
+            end
+        end
+    end
+
     -- draw the element given new data
     ---@vararg any new data
-    function public.update(...)
-        protected.on_update(...)
-    end
+    function public.update(...) protected.on_update(...) end
 
     -- on a control request response
     ---@param result any
-    function public.on_response(result)
-        protected.response_callback(result)
-    end
+    function public.on_response(result) protected.response_callback(result) end
 
     -- register a callback with a PSIL, allowing for automatic unregister on delete<br>
     -- do not use graphics elements directly with PSIL subscribe()
@@ -598,6 +718,9 @@ function element.new(args, child_offset_x, child_offset_y)
 
     -- VISIBILITY & ANIMATIONS --
 
+    -- check if this element is visible
+    function public.is_visible() return protected.window.isVisible() end
+
     -- show the element and enables animations by default
     ---@param animate? boolean true (default) to automatically resume animations
     function public.show(animate)
@@ -610,44 +733,39 @@ function element.new(args, child_offset_x, child_offset_y)
     ---@see graphics_element.content_redraw
     function public.hide()
         public.freeze_all() -- stop animations for efficiency/performance
+        public.unfocus_all()
         protected.window.setVisible(false)
     end
 
     -- start/resume animation(s)
-    function public.animate()
-        protected.start_anim()
-    end
+    function public.animate() protected.start_anim() end
 
     -- start/resume animation(s) for this element and all its children<br>
     -- only animates if a window is visible
     function public.animate_all()
         if protected.window.isVisible() then
             public.animate()
-            for _, child in pairs(protected.children) do child.animate_all() end
+            for _, child in pairs(protected.children) do child.get().animate_all() end
         end
     end
 
     -- freeze animation(s)
-    function public.freeze()
-        protected.stop_anim()
-    end
+    function public.freeze() protected.stop_anim() end
 
     -- freeze animation(s) for this element and all its children
     function public.freeze_all()
         public.freeze()
-        for _, child in pairs(protected.children) do child.freeze_all() end
+        for _, child in pairs(protected.children) do child.get().freeze_all() end
     end
 
     -- re-draw the element
-    function public.redraw()
-        protected.window.redraw()
-    end
+    function public.redraw() protected.window.redraw() end
 
     -- if a content window is set, clears it then re-draws all children
     function public.content_redraw()
         if protected.content_window ~= nil then
             protected.content_window.clear()
-            for _, child in pairs(protected.children) do child.redraw() end
+            for _, child in pairs(protected.children) do child.get().redraw() end
         end
     end
 
diff --git a/graphics/elements/controls/app.lua b/graphics/elements/controls/app.lua
index 574be66..a0d5949 100644
--- a/graphics/elements/controls/app.lua
+++ b/graphics/elements/controls/app.lua
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ local tcd     = require("scada-common.tcd")
 local core    = require("graphics.core")
 local element = require("graphics.element")
 
-local CLICK_TYPE = core.events.CLICK_TYPE
+local MOUSE_CLICK = core.events.MOUSE_CLICK
 
 ---@class app_button_args
 ---@field text string app icon text
@@ -98,14 +98,14 @@ local function app_button(args)
     ---@param event mouse_interaction mouse event
     function e.handle_mouse(event)
         if e.enabled then
-            if event.type == CLICK_TYPE.TAP then
+            if event.type == MOUSE_CLICK.TAP then
                 show_pressed()
                 -- show as unpressed in 0.25 seconds
                 if args.active_fg_bg ~= nil then tcd.dispatch(0.25, show_unpressed) end
                 args.callback()
-            elseif event.type == CLICK_TYPE.DOWN then
+            elseif event.type == MOUSE_CLICK.DOWN then
                 show_pressed()
-            elseif event.type == CLICK_TYPE.UP then
+            elseif event.type == MOUSE_CLICK.UP then
                 show_unpressed()
                 if e.in_frame_bounds(event.current.x, event.current.y) then
                     args.callback()
@@ -117,7 +117,7 @@ local function app_button(args)
     -- set the value (true simulates pressing the app button)
     ---@param val boolean new value
     function e.set_value(val)
-        if val then e.handle_mouse(core.events.mouse_generic(core.events.CLICK_TYPE.UP, 1, 1)) end
+        if val then e.handle_mouse(core.events.mouse_generic(core.events.MOUSE_CLICK.UP, 1, 1)) end
     end
 
     -- initial draw
diff --git a/graphics/elements/controls/hazard_button.lua b/graphics/elements/controls/hazard_button.lua
index ac1b23d..f6ac2d3 100644
--- a/graphics/elements/controls/hazard_button.lua
+++ b/graphics/elements/controls/hazard_button.lua
@@ -174,7 +174,7 @@ local function hazard_button(args)
     -- set the value (true simulates pressing the button)
     ---@param val boolean new value
     function e.set_value(val)
-        if val then e.handle_mouse(core.events.mouse_generic(core.events.CLICK_TYPE.UP, 1, 1)) end
+        if val then e.handle_mouse(core.events.mouse_generic(core.events.MOUSE_CLICK.UP, 1, 1)) end
     end
 
     -- show the button as disabled
diff --git a/graphics/elements/controls/push_button.lua b/graphics/elements/controls/push_button.lua
index 36e1914..da555be 100644
--- a/graphics/elements/controls/push_button.lua
+++ b/graphics/elements/controls/push_button.lua
@@ -5,7 +5,8 @@ local tcd     = require("scada-common.tcd")
 local core    = require("graphics.core")
 local element = require("graphics.element")
 
-local CLICK_TYPE = core.events.CLICK_TYPE
+local MOUSE_CLICK = core.events.MOUSE_CLICK
+local KEY_CLICK = core.events.KEY_CLICK
 
 ---@class push_button_args
 ---@field text string button text
@@ -32,7 +33,8 @@ local function push_button(args)
 
     local text_width = string.len(args.text)
 
-    -- single line height, calculate width
+    -- set automatic settings
+    args.can_focus = true
     args.height = 1
     args.min_width = args.min_width or 0
     args.width = math.max(text_width, args.min_width)
@@ -76,14 +78,14 @@ local function push_button(args)
     ---@param event mouse_interaction mouse event
     function e.handle_mouse(event)
         if e.enabled then
-            if event.type == CLICK_TYPE.TAP then
+            if event.type == MOUSE_CLICK.TAP then
                 show_pressed()
                 -- show as unpressed in 0.25 seconds
                 if args.active_fg_bg ~= nil then tcd.dispatch(0.25, show_unpressed) end
                 args.callback()
-            elseif event.type == CLICK_TYPE.DOWN then
+            elseif event.type == MOUSE_CLICK.DOWN then
                 show_pressed()
-            elseif event.type == CLICK_TYPE.UP then
+            elseif event.type == MOUSE_CLICK.UP then
                 show_unpressed()
                 if e.in_frame_bounds(event.current.x, event.current.y) then
                     args.callback()
@@ -92,10 +94,21 @@ local function push_button(args)
         end
     end
 
+    -- handle keyboard interaction
+    ---@param event key_interaction key event
+    function e.handle_key(event)
+        if event.type == KEY_CLICK.DOWN then
+            if event.key == keys.space or event.key == keys.enter or event.key == keys.numPadEnter then
+                args.callback()
+                e.defocus()
+            end
+        end
+    end
+
     -- set the value (true simulates pressing the button)
     ---@param val boolean new value
     function e.set_value(val)
-        if val then e.handle_mouse(core.events.mouse_generic(core.events.CLICK_TYPE.UP, 1, 1)) end
+        if val then e.handle_mouse(core.events.mouse_generic(core.events.MOUSE_CLICK.UP, 1, 1)) end
     end
 
     -- show butten as enabled
@@ -118,6 +131,9 @@ local function push_button(args)
         end
     end
 
+    e.on_focused = show_pressed
+    e.on_unfocused = show_unpressed
+
     -- initial draw
     draw()
 
diff --git a/graphics/elements/controls/sidebar.lua b/graphics/elements/controls/sidebar.lua
index 9185430..646c724 100644
--- a/graphics/elements/controls/sidebar.lua
+++ b/graphics/elements/controls/sidebar.lua
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ local tcd     = require("scada-common.tcd")
 local core    = require("graphics.core")
 local element = require("graphics.element")
 
-local CLICK_TYPE = core.events.CLICK_TYPE
+local MOUSE_CLICK = core.events.MOUSE_CLICK
 
 ---@class sidebar_tab
 ---@field char string character identifier
@@ -85,22 +85,22 @@ local function sidebar(args)
             local ini_idx = math.ceil(event.initial.y / 3)
 
             if args.tabs[cur_idx] ~= nil then
-                if event.type == CLICK_TYPE.TAP then
+                if event.type == MOUSE_CLICK.TAP then
                     e.value = cur_idx
                     draw(true)
                     -- show as unpressed in 0.25 seconds
                     tcd.dispatch(0.25, function () draw(false) end)
                     args.callback(e.value)
-                elseif event.type == CLICK_TYPE.DOWN then
+                elseif event.type == MOUSE_CLICK.DOWN then
                     draw(true, cur_idx)
-                elseif event.type == CLICK_TYPE.UP then
+                elseif event.type == MOUSE_CLICK.UP then
                     if cur_idx == ini_idx and e.in_frame_bounds(event.current.x, event.current.y) then
                         e.value = cur_idx
                         draw(false)
                         args.callback(e.value)
                     else draw(false) end
                 end
-            elseif event.type == CLICK_TYPE.UP then
+            elseif event.type == MOUSE_CLICK.UP then
                 draw(false)
             end
         end
diff --git a/graphics/elements/form/number_field.lua b/graphics/elements/form/number_field.lua
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..a32d43f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/graphics/elements/form/number_field.lua
@@ -0,0 +1,136 @@
+-- Numeric Value Entry Graphics Element
+
+local util    = require("scada-common.util")
+
+local core    = require("graphics.core")
+local element = require("graphics.element")
+
+local KEY_CLICK = core.events.KEY_CLICK
+
+---@class number_field_args
+---@field default? number default value, defaults to 0
+---@field min? number minimum, forced on unfocus
+---@field max? number maximum, forced on unfocus
+---@field max_digits? integer maximum number of digits, defaults to width
+---@field allow_decimal? boolean true to allow decimals
+---@field allow_negative? boolean true to allow negative numbers
+---@field parent graphics_element
+---@field id? string element id
+---@field x? integer 1 if omitted
+---@field y? integer auto incremented if omitted
+---@field width? integer parent width if omitted
+---@field fg_bg? cpair foreground/background colors
+---@field hidden? boolean true to hide on initial draw
+
+-- new numeric form field
+---@param args number_field_args
+---@return graphics_element element, element_id id
+local function number_field(args)
+    args.height = 1
+    args.can_focus = true
+
+    -- create new graphics element base object
+    local e = element.new(args)
+
+    local has_decimal = false
+
+    args.max_digits = args.max_digits or e.frame.w
+
+    -- set initial value
+    e.value = "" .. (args.default or 0)
+
+    local function show()
+        -- clear and print
+        e.w_set_cur(1, 1)
+        e.w_write(string.rep(" ", e.frame.w))
+        e.w_set_cur(1, 1)
+        e.w_set_fgd(colors.black)
+        e.w_write(e.value)
+        if e.is_focused() then
+            e.w_set_fgd(colors.lightGray)
+            e.w_write("_")
+        end
+    end
+
+    -- handle mouse interaction
+    ---@param event mouse_interaction mouse event
+    function e.handle_mouse(event)
+        -- only handle if on an increment or decrement arrow
+        if e.enabled and core.events.was_clicked(event.type) then
+            e.req_focus()
+        end
+    end
+
+    -- handle keyboard interaction
+    ---@param event key_interaction key event
+    function e.handle_key(event)
+        if event.type == KEY_CLICK.CHAR and string.len(e.value) < args.max_digits then
+            if tonumber(event.name) then
+                e.value = util.trinary(e.value == "0", "", e.value) .. tonumber(event.name)
+            end
+
+            show()
+        elseif event.type == KEY_CLICK.DOWN then
+            if (event.key == keys.backspace or event.key == keys.delete) and (string.len(e.value) > 0) then
+                e.value = string.sub(e.value, 1, string.len(e.value) - 1)
+                has_decimal = string.find(e.value, "%.") ~= nil
+                show()
+            elseif (event.key == keys.period or event.key == keys.numPadDecimal) and (not has_decimal) and args.allow_decimal then
+                e.value = e.value .. "."
+                has_decimal = true
+                show()
+            elseif (event.key == keys.minus or event.key == keys.numPadSubtract) and (string.len(e.value) == 0) and args.allow_negative then
+                e.value = "-"
+                show()
+            end
+        end
+    end
+
+    -- set the value
+    ---@param val number number to show
+    function e.set_value(val) e.value = val end
+
+    -- set minimum input value
+    ---@param min integer minimum allowed value
+    function e.set_min(min) args.min = min end
+
+    -- set maximum input value
+    ---@param max integer maximum allowed value
+    function e.set_max(max) args.max = max end
+
+    -- handle focus change
+    e.on_focused = show
+
+    function e.on_unfocused()
+        local val = tonumber(e.value)
+        local max = tonumber(args.max)
+        local min = tonumber(args.min)
+
+        if type(val) == "number" then
+            if type(args.max) == "number" and val > max then
+                e.value = "" .. max
+            elseif type(args.min) == "number" and val < min then
+                e.value = "" .. min
+            end
+        else
+            e.value = ""
+        end
+
+        show()
+    end
+
+    -- enable this input
+    function e.enable()
+    end
+
+    -- disable this input
+    function e.disable()
+    end
+
+    -- initial draw
+    show()
+
+    return e.complete()
+end
+
+return number_field
diff --git a/graphics/elements/listbox.lua b/graphics/elements/listbox.lua
index 1bc3556..0268951 100644
--- a/graphics/elements/listbox.lua
+++ b/graphics/elements/listbox.lua
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ local tcd     = require("scada-common.tcd")
 local core    = require("graphics.core")
 local element = require("graphics.element")
 
-local CLICK_TYPE = core.events.CLICK_TYPE
+local MOUSE_CLICK = core.events.MOUSE_CLICK
 
 ---@class listbox_args
 ---@field scroll_height integer height of internal scrolling container (must fit all elements vertically tiled)
@@ -223,7 +223,7 @@ local function listbox(args)
     ---@param event mouse_interaction mouse event
     function e.handle_mouse(event)
         if e.enabled then
-            if event.type == CLICK_TYPE.TAP then
+            if event.type == MOUSE_CLICK.TAP then
                 if event.current.x == e.frame.w then
                     if event.current.y == 1 or event.current.y < bar_bounds[1] then
                         draw_arrows(1)
@@ -235,7 +235,7 @@ local function listbox(args)
                         if args.nav_active ~= nil then tcd.dispatch(0.25, function () draw_arrows(0) end) end
                     end
                 end
-            elseif event.type == CLICK_TYPE.DOWN then
+            elseif event.type == MOUSE_CLICK.DOWN then
                 if event.current.x == e.frame.w then
                     if event.current.y == 1 or event.current.y < bar_bounds[1] then
                         draw_arrows(1)
@@ -250,10 +250,10 @@ local function listbox(args)
                         mouse_last_y = event.current.y
                     end
                 end
-            elseif event.type == CLICK_TYPE.UP then
+            elseif event.type == MOUSE_CLICK.UP then
                 holding_bar = false
                 draw_arrows(0)
-            elseif event.type == CLICK_TYPE.DRAG then
+            elseif event.type == MOUSE_CLICK.DRAG then
                 if holding_bar then
                     -- if mouse is within vertical frame, including the grip point
                     if event.current.y > (1 + bar_grip_pos) and event.current.y <= ((e.frame.h - bar_height) + bar_grip_pos) then
@@ -266,9 +266,9 @@ local function listbox(args)
                         mouse_last_y = event.current.y
                     end
                 end
-            elseif event.type == CLICK_TYPE.SCROLL_DOWN then
+            elseif event.type == MOUSE_CLICK.SCROLL_DOWN then
                 scroll_down()
-            elseif event.type == CLICK_TYPE.SCROLL_UP then
+            elseif event.type == MOUSE_CLICK.SCROLL_UP then
                 scroll_up()
             end
         end
diff --git a/graphics/events.lua b/graphics/events.lua
index ca56588..df5f7eb 100644
--- a/graphics/events.lua
+++ b/graphics/events.lua
@@ -14,8 +14,8 @@ events.CLICK_BUTTON = {
     MID_BUTTON = 3
 }
 
----@enum CLICK_TYPE
-events.CLICK_TYPE = {
+---@enum MOUSE_CLICK
+local MOUSE_CLICK = {
     TAP = 1,            -- screen tap (complete click)
     DOWN = 2,           -- button down
     UP = 3,             -- button up (completed a click)
@@ -24,6 +24,18 @@ events.CLICK_TYPE = {
     SCROLL_UP = 6       -- scroll up
 }
 
+events.MOUSE_CLICK = MOUSE_CLICK
+
+---@enum KEY_CLICK
+local KEY_CLICK = {
+    DOWN = 1,
+    HELD = 2,
+    UP = 3,
+    CHAR = 4
+}
+
+events.KEY_CLICK = KEY_CLICK
+
 -- create a new 2D coordinate
 ---@param x integer
 ---@param y integer
@@ -35,13 +47,25 @@ events.new_coord_2d = _coord2d
 ---@class mouse_interaction
 ---@field monitor string
 ---@field button CLICK_BUTTON
----@field type CLICK_TYPE
+---@field type MOUSE_CLICK
 ---@field initial coordinate_2d
 ---@field current coordinate_2d
 
+---@class key_interaction
+---@field type KEY_CLICK
+---@field key number key code
+---@field name string key character name
+---@field shift boolean shift held
+---@field ctrl boolean ctrl held
+---@field alt boolean alt held
+
 local handler = {
     -- left, right, middle button down tracking
-    button_down = { _coord2d(0, 0), _coord2d(0, 0), _coord2d(0, 0) }
+    button_down = { _coord2d(0, 0), _coord2d(0, 0), _coord2d(0, 0) },
+    -- keyboard modifiers
+    shift = false,
+    alt = false,
+    ctrl = false
 }
 
 -- create a new monitor touch mouse interaction event
@@ -54,7 +78,7 @@ local function _monitor_touch(monitor, x, y)
     return {
         monitor = monitor,
         button = events.CLICK_BUTTON.GENERIC,
-        type = events.CLICK_TYPE.TAP,
+        type = MOUSE_CLICK.TAP,
         initial = _coord2d(x, y),
         current = _coord2d(x, y)
     }
@@ -63,7 +87,7 @@ end
 -- create a new mouse button mouse interaction event
 ---@nodiscard
 ---@param button CLICK_BUTTON mouse button
----@param type CLICK_TYPE click type
+---@param type MOUSE_CLICK click type
 ---@param x1 integer initial x
 ---@param y1 integer initial y
 ---@param x2 integer current x
@@ -81,7 +105,7 @@ end
 
 -- create a new generic mouse interaction event
 ---@nodiscard
----@param type CLICK_TYPE
+---@param type MOUSE_CLICK
 ---@param x integer
 ---@param y integer
 ---@return mouse_interaction
@@ -113,8 +137,8 @@ end
 
 -- check if an event qualifies as a click (tap or up)
 ---@nodiscard
----@param t CLICK_TYPE
-function events.was_clicked(t) return t == events.CLICK_TYPE.TAP or t == events.CLICK_TYPE.UP end
+---@param t MOUSE_CLICK
+function events.was_clicked(t) return t == MOUSE_CLICK.TAP or t == MOUSE_CLICK.UP end
 
 -- create a new mouse event to pass onto graphics renderer<br>
 -- supports: mouse_click, mouse_up, mouse_drag, mouse_scroll, and monitor_touch
@@ -127,32 +151,65 @@ function events.new_mouse_event(event_type, opt, x, y)
     if event_type == "mouse_click" then
         ---@cast opt 1|2|3
         handler.button_down[opt] = _coord2d(x, y)
-        return _mouse_event(opt, events.CLICK_TYPE.DOWN, x, y, x, y)
+        return _mouse_event(opt, MOUSE_CLICK.DOWN, x, y, x, y)
     elseif event_type == "mouse_up" then
         ---@cast opt 1|2|3
         local initial = handler.button_down[opt]    ---@type coordinate_2d
-        return _mouse_event(opt, events.CLICK_TYPE.UP, initial.x, initial.y, x, y)
+        return _mouse_event(opt, MOUSE_CLICK.UP, initial.x, initial.y, x, y)
     elseif event_type == "monitor_touch" then
         ---@cast opt string
         return _monitor_touch(opt, x, y)
     elseif event_type == "mouse_drag" then
         ---@cast opt 1|2|3
         local initial = handler.button_down[opt]    ---@type coordinate_2d
-        return _mouse_event(opt, events.CLICK_TYPE.DRAG, initial.x, initial.y, x, y)
+        return _mouse_event(opt, MOUSE_CLICK.DRAG, initial.x, initial.y, x, y)
     elseif event_type == "mouse_scroll" then
         ---@cast opt 1|-1
-        local scroll_direction = util.trinary(opt == 1, events.CLICK_TYPE.SCROLL_DOWN, events.CLICK_TYPE.SCROLL_UP)
+        local scroll_direction = util.trinary(opt == 1, MOUSE_CLICK.SCROLL_DOWN, MOUSE_CLICK.SCROLL_UP)
         return _mouse_event(events.CLICK_BUTTON.GENERIC, scroll_direction, x, y, x, y)
     end
 end
 
--- create a new key event to pass onto graphics renderer<br>
+-- create a new keyboard interaction event
+---@nodiscard
+---@param click_type KEY_CLICK key click type
+---@param key integer|string keyboard key code or character for 'char' event
+---@return key_interaction
+local function _key_event(click_type, key)
+    local name = key
+    if type(key) == "number" then name = keys.getName(key) end
+    return { type = click_type, key = key, name = name, shift = handler.shift, ctrl = handler.ctrl, alt = handler.alt }
+end
+
+-- create a new keyboard event to pass onto graphics renderer<br>
 -- supports: char, key, and key_up
----@param event_type os_event
-function events.new_key_event(event_type)
+---@param event_type os_event OS event to handle
+---@param key integer keyboard key code
+---@param held boolean? if the key is being held (for 'key' event)
+---@return key_interaction|nil
+function events.new_key_event(event_type, key, held)
     if event_type == "char" then
+        return _key_event(KEY_CLICK.CHAR, key)
     elseif event_type == "key" then
+        if key == keys.leftShift or key == keys.rightShift then
+            handler.shift = true
+        elseif key == keys.leftCtrl or key == keys.rightCtrl then
+            handler.ctrl = true
+        elseif key == keys.leftAlt or key == keys.rightAlt then
+            handler.alt = true
+        else
+            return _key_event(util.trinary(held, KEY_CLICK.HELD, KEY_CLICK.DOWN), key)
+        end
     elseif event_type == "key_up" then
+        if key == keys.leftShift or key == keys.rightShift then
+            handler.shift = false
+        elseif key == keys.leftCtrl or key == keys.rightCtrl then
+            handler.ctrl = false
+        elseif key == keys.leftAlt or key == keys.rightAlt then
+            handler.alt = false
+        else
+            return _key_event(KEY_CLICK.UP, key)
+        end
     end
 end