2.1.1: Keyboard [A]
Description
All functionality of the content is operable through a keyboard interface without requiring specific timings for individual keystrokes, except where the underlying function requires input that depends on the path of the user's movement and not just the endpoints.
This exception relates to the underlying function, not the input technique. For example, if using handwriting to enter text, the input technique (handwriting) requires path-dependent input but the underlying function (text input) does not.
This does not forbid and should not discourage providing mouse input or other input methods in addition to keyboard operation.
Sufficient Techniques
Sufficient Techniques for Success Criterion 2.1.1
Note: Other techniques may also be sufficient if they meet the success criterion. See Understanding Techniques.
- G202: Ensuring keyboard control for all functionality
- Ensuring keyboard control by using one of the following techniques.
- G90: Providing keyboard-triggered event handlers
Advisory Techniques
Advisory Techniques for Success Criterion 2.1.1
Failures
Failures for Success Criterion 2.1.1
- F54: Failure of Success Criterion 2.1.1 due to using only pointing-device-specific event handlers (including gesture) for a function
- F55: Failure of Success Criteria 2.1.1, 2.4.7, and 3.2.1 due to using script to remove focus when focus is received
- F42: Failure of Success Criteria 1.3.1, 2.1.1, 2.1.3, or 4.1.2 when emulating links