# WCAG 2.2 – 2.1.3 Keyboard (No Exception)

- Level: AAA
- Principle: 2 Operable
- Guideline: 2.1 Keyboard Accessible
- Introduced in: WCAG 2.0

## What the rule requires

Truly everything works by keyboard – without the exceptions in rule 2.1.1, such as freehand drawing.

## How to get it right

Offer a keyboard path for drawing and dragging too, for example arrow keys or coordinate input.

## Who benefits

- People with motor disabilities
- Blind people

## Sources

- [This rule on wcag.dehl.net](https://wcag.dehl.net/en/wcag/2-1-3/)
- [Official W3C explanation](https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/Understanding/keyboard-no-exception)
- [Techniques (WCAG Quick Reference)](https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/quickref/#keyboard-no-exception)

_Plain-language explanation. Only the original W3C text is normative._