Clickable Elements are not Accessible with a Keyboard
Short Description
User can only access controls with a mouse, instead of both mouse and keyboard
Long Description
- A screen reader user completes most navigation with keyboard commands, not a mouse.
- If a clickable element is accessible only with the mouse, the screen reader user knows it is there, but cannot access it or any of the content it contains.
Example of Issue
Example of screen reader user dealing with drop down menus not accessible with a keyboard
Recommendations
Related Issues
WCAG Reference
Accessibility/Usability
Accessibility
Usability
Impacted Assistive Technology
Screen Reader
Impacted Type of Device
Computer
Mobile