Marcelo Paiva
A woman with a bob haircut and glasses plays a piano, with swirling patterns behind her.

Success criterion 2.1.3 · Level AAA

Keyboard (No Exception)

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

Who this helps: Motor Impairments

Success criterion 2.1.3 · Level AAA

Keyboard (No Exception)

All functionality is operable through a keyboard interface.

Principle 2: Operable · Guideline 2.1: Keyboard Accessible

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!”

Next criterion: 2.1.4 Character Key Shortcuts