UX Glossary Usability & Testing

Keyboard Navigation

Usability & Testing

The ability to interact with an interface entirely using a keyboard — typically Tab to move between focusable elements, Enter or Space to activate them, and arrow keys to navigate within components like menus and tabs. Keyboard navigability is a fundamental accessibility requirement: users with motor impairments, power users, and anyone without a pointing device depend on it.

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Accessibility Focus State ARIA WCAG Screen Reader
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