No Keyboard Trap (2.1.2 – A)

Plain Language Recommendations

Keyboard focus must never be locked or trapped at one particular page element. The user must be able to navigate to and from all navigable page elements using only a keyboard.If navigation requires more than unmodified arrow, tab keys, or other standard exit methods, the user must be advised of the method for moving focus away.

WCAG 2.0 Recommendations

Guideline 2.1: Keyboard Accessible

Make all functionality available from a keyboard.

Last updated: April 27, 2017

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  • Key Terms

    1. Must means do things in the manner described exactly.
    2. Should means do things in the manner described unless there is a good reason not to [i.e., instructor has other needs].
    3. [Supplementary information] is provided in square brackets.