What Is the Scrollable Region Focusable Violation?
Ensures scrollable regions are accessible by keyboard.
| WCAG Criterion | 2.1.1 |
| Impact | serious |
| axe-core Rule ID | scrollable-region-focusable |
| WCAG Principle | Operable |
How to Fix Scrollable Region Focusable
Add tabindex="0" to any element with overflow: auto or overflow: scroll that contains non-interactive content. This allows keyboard users to scroll the region.
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The Scrollable Region Focusable 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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