Keyboard Navigation: The Forgotten Accessibility Feature

Why keyboard navigation is crucial for accessibility and how to implement it effectively in modern web applications.

By Lisa Chen

Keyboard navigation is a fundamental aspect of web accessibility that's often overlooked. Many users rely exclusively on keyboards to navigate websites.

Essential Requirements

Logical tab order
Focus indicators
Skip links
Keyboard traps prevention
Custom component accessibility

Implementation Tips

Implementing proper keyboard navigation requires attention to detail and regular testing with different scenarios and user patterns.

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