Marcelo Paiva
A man in a wheelchair leans over a keyboard on a table, surrounded by swirling patterns.

Success criterion 2.1.1 · Level A

Keyboard

“Mouse? Who needs a mouse when you've got keyboard kung fu skills?”

Who this helps: Motor Impairments

Success criterion 2.1.1 · Level A

Keyboard

All functionality of the content is operable through a keyboard interface without requiring specific timings for individual keystrokes.

Principle 2: Operable · Guideline 2.1: Keyboard Accessible

What each role can do

Product manager
Ensure all features are accessible via keyboard navigation.
Designer
Design with keyboard shortcuts and focus indicators.
Developer
Implement robust keyboard navigation and avoid using keyboard traps.
Tester
Test extensively for keyboard-only operation across various browsers.

Once it is fixed

“You just made my keyboard the magic wand of the Internet. Hats off to you!”

Next criterion: 2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap