Marcelo Paiva

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Success criterion 2.1.3

Keyboard (No Exception)

All functionality is operable through a keyboard interface.

  • Level AAA
  • Principle 2: Operable
  • Guideline 2.1: Keyboard Accessible

In a user’s words

“With your keyboard navigation, I'm feeling like a concert pianist but for web browsing!”

Who this helps: Motor Impairments

What each role can do

Product manager
Plan for thorough keyboard accessibility across all features and components.
Designer
Design a keyboard-friendly interface that considers users who rely solely on the keyboard.
Developer
Utilize semantic HTML and ARIA roles to enhance keyboard accessibility.
Tester
Test the interface rigorously to ensure 100% keyboard operability.

Once it is fixed

“With this level of keyboard compatibility, who needs a mouse? You guys rock!”

The quotes are written to illustrate the criterion. They are not testimonials from real people. For the official wording, find 2.1.3 in the W3C quick reference for WCAG 2.2 (opens in a new tab).

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