What Is the Keyboard Accessible Violation?
Ensures interactive elements are keyboard-operable.
| WCAG Criterion | 2.1.1 |
| Impact | critical |
| axe-core Rule ID | keyboard |
| WCAG Principle | Operable |
How to Fix Keyboard Accessible
Add keyboard event handlers (keydown, keyup, keypress) alongside mouse event handlers. Use tabindex="0" to make custom interactive elements focusable. Never use tabindex > 0.
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The Keyboard Accessible violation impacts users who rely on assistive technologies including:
- Screen reader users (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack)
- Keyboard-only users who cannot use a mouse
- Users with cognitive disabilities who rely on clear structure
Approximately 1 in 4 adults in the United States has some type of disability. Fixing this violation improves access for millions of users.
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