Description
User interface components and navigation must be operable.
Questions & Answers
When short on space, can we add better link descriptions in the code and leave the link UI as-is?
I understand links need to be read by screen readers but sometimes really good descriptions don’t fit. Can we just add better descriptions in the code and leave the UI as-is? Example: Read more vs Read more about accessibility
- link text
- links
When is it and when is it not appropriate to have skip links on your content on the page?
When is it and when is it not appropriate to have skip links on your content on the page?
- skip links
How do you audit more complex keyboard navigation situations like where a component exposes more content?
How do you audit more complex keyboard navigation situations like where a component exposes more content?
- keyboard navigation
- manual auditing
Aside from having a physical keyboard in front of you, what other applications exist for keyboards with assistive technologies?
Aside from having a physical keyboard in front of you, what other applications exist for keyboards with assistive technologies?
- external keyboard
- keyboard navigation
How can I use keyboard shortcuts while still meeting Accessibility Guidelines?
How can I use keyboard shortcuts while still meeting Accessibility Guidelines?
- keyboard
- keyboard navigation
When are arrow keys acceptable as navigation tools? Is it acceptable to require arrow keys to use something like a complex menu? Or should they be reserved for performing additional functionality or as an extra way to move around?
When are arrow keys acceptable as navigation tools? Is it acceptable to require arrow keys to use something like a complex menu? Or should they be reserved for performing additional functionality or as an extra way to move around?
- keyboard navigation
What is an example of something that automated scanning cannot capture?
What is an example of something that automated scanning cannot capture?
- manual auditing
Why does an auto-playing video require a pause mechanism?
We often use background videos (looped, no sound) in the hero with i.e. the headline on it. It's a great eyecatcher and the users like it a lot. The WCAG guideline says that this should not be allowed if the video does not stop after...
- autoplay
- video
In web accessibility, which text is part of the visible label?
I’ve built form fields that are part of a sentence — I basically want the user to fill in the blanks. However, that also means there is a lot of text near the form fields. Which text counts as the visible label?
- form fields
- forms
- visible labels
Why do desktop interactive components need a minimum target size?
My web content is for desktop only, not for touchscreen mobile devices. Why do the interactive elements still need to be a minimum target size?
- pointer
- target size
- touch screen