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WCAG Explorer (beta)

This resource is designed for anyone eager to master digital accessibility. Explore WCAG success criteria through clear, easy-to-understand descriptions. We owe a special "hat tip" to Johannes Lehner’s WCAG Card Deck, which served as the inspiration for this project.

We plan to expand this library over time, so please check back regularly for updates.

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  • Keyboard

Categories

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  • 2.1 Keyboard Accessible

Principles

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  • Operable

3 success criteria found for Keyboard theme and Operable principle and 2.1 Keyboard Accessible category

Success criterion 2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap

Level Level A, WCAG principle: Operable

Assigned to the following themes: KEYBOARD

It must always be possible to move focus into and out of any component using a keyboard alone (e.g. [tab], [shift]+[tab], [enter], [esc]), without getting stuck.

Success criterion 2.1.4 Character Key Shortcuts [2.1 and 2.2]

Level Level A, WCAG principle: Operable

Assigned to the following themes: KEYBOARD

Keyboard shortcuts should use modifier keys like [ctrl], [cmd], or [alt/option]. If single-key shortcuts are used (e.g. 'S' for save), it must be possible to:

  • turn them off,
  • remap them with a modifier key, or
  • restrict them to when the relevant element is focused

Success criterion 2.1.3 Keyboard (No Exception)

Level Level AAA, WCAG principle: Operable

Assigned to the following themes: KEYBOARD

All functionality must be operable using a keyboard alone (no exception, not even for tasks involving gestures like drag-and-drop or pointer-based interaction).