Level AAASince WCAG 2.0
2.1.3 Keyboard (No Exception)
Guideline 2.1: Keyboard Accessible – Everything also works without a mouse.
What does the rule require?
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 most?
- People with motor disabilities
- Blind people
Official wording
This page explains the rule in simple words. Only the original W3C text is normative.
- “Understanding Keyboard (No Exception)” at W3C (external site)
- Techniques in the WCAG Quick Reference (external site)