Glossary
Searchable terminology from accessibility, web standards, and related fields.
14 results found in keyboard accessibility.
- Access Keys (Accesskeys, Keyboard Shortcuts)
- Access keys are keyboard shortcuts defined in HTML using the accesskey attribute that allow users to activate or focus on specific elements — such as links or form controls — by pressing a key combina…
- Bounce Keys
- An operating system accessibility feature that introduces a brief delay after a key press during which the same key cannot be reactivated. This prevents bounce errors — unintentional repeated presses …
- Caret Browsing (Caret Navigation, Caret Browse Mode)
- A browser navigation mode that places a movable text cursor (caret) directly in web page content, allowing users to navigate and select text using standard keyboard commands as if the page were a docu…
- Device-Dependent Event Handler (Device-Dependent Event, Mouse-Dependent Event Handler)
- An event handler in web development that is triggered only by a specific input device, such as a mouse click or touch gesture, rather than being accessible through multiple input methods. Device-depen…
- Keyboard Accessibility (Keyboard Navigation, Keyboard Operability)
- The principle and practice of ensuring that all functionality of a website, application, or digital interface can be accessed and operated using only a keyboard, without requiring a mouse, touchscreen…
- Keyboard Configuration (Keyboard Customisation, Keyboard Settings)
- The process of adjusting keyboard behaviour and settings to match an individual user's needs and abilities. For people with motor disabilities, keyboard configuration may include enabling accessibilit…
- Keyboard Navigation (Keyboard Access, Keyboard Operability)
- The ability to use all features and functions of a website, application, or software using only the keyboard, without requiring a mouse or other pointing device. Keyboard navigation is essential for p…
- Keyboard Shortcut (Hotkey, Keyboard Accelerator, Access Key, Shortcut Key)
- A key or combination of keys that triggers a specific command or function in software without requiring navigation through menus or interface elements. Keyboard shortcuts are essential for accessibili…
- Modifier Key (Modifier Keys)
- A key on a keyboard that modifies the action of another key when both are pressed simultaneously, such as Shift, Control (Ctrl), Alt, Option, or Command. Modifier keys present a significant accessibil…
- Repeat Keys (Key Repeat Delay)
- An operating system accessibility feature that controls how long a key must be held down before it begins to repeat, and how quickly it repeats once started. For users with motor disabilities who unin…
- Skip Link (Skip Navigation Link, Skip Nav, Bypass Block)
- A hidden or visible hyperlink placed at the beginning of a web page that allows keyboard and screen reader users to jump directly to the main content, bypassing repeated navigation elements. Skip link…
- Skip Navigation (Skip Link, Skip Nav, Bypass Block)
- A mechanism, typically an in-page anchor link placed at the very beginning of a web page, that allows keyboard and screen reader users to bypass repetitive content such as navigation menus and jump di…
- Tab Order (Focus Order, Navigation Order, Tabbing Order)
- The sequence in which interactive elements receive keyboard focus when a user presses the Tab key to navigate through a web page or application. A logical tab order follows the visual layout and task …
- Video Conferencing Accessibility (Virtual Meeting Accessibility, Remote Meeting Accessibility)
- The degree to which video conferencing platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet can be used effectively by people with disabilities, including those who rely on screen readers, keyboar…