Ensure all interactive elements are keyboard accessible.
- Ensure all interactive elements are keyboard accessible3 cited sources1 category
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Why this matters
Keyboard accessibility ensures people who cannot use a mouse can navigate and interact with the website effectively.
Hypothetical standard operating procedure
Adapt this example to your site, access, tools, and change process. It is our suggested procedure, informed by the sources below.
- Tab through the page to confirm focus moves sequentially through interactive elements.
- Ensure all elements can be activated or closed using keyboard keys (Enter, Space, Escape).
- Check focus visible indicators for all interactive controls.
- Use accessibility testing tools and screen readers to verify keyboard operability.
Watch for
Elements not reachable or operable by keyboard exclude users relying on keyboard navigation.
Definition of done
All links, buttons, menus, forms, and modals can be accessed and operated using keyboard alone in logical order.
Sources & attribution
Original checklist wording and example SOP by Best SEO Checklist, using source-grounded AI assistance. Editorial contact: Ted Kubaitis, @tedkubaitis on Teams. Check current source guidance before implementation.