What this criterion requires
The AAA version of 2.1.1: all functionality is keyboard-operable with no exception for path-dependent input.
Who it helps
Keyboard-only users of drawing, dragging or gesture-driven interfaces.
Example: fails vs passes
A signature pad that accepts only pointer drawing, on a AAA claim.
A typed-signature alternative next to the pad.
AAA removes the path-dependent-input exception of 2.1.1.
How to meet and fix it
- Provide keyboard alternatives even for freehand interactions (coordinates input, step controls)
Common failures auditors find
- Claiming AAA while a signature pad or map drawing tool remains pointer-only
Automated scanning catches a share of these instantly - run a free check - and a manual audit covers the judgement calls a tool cannot make.
Sources
- W3C, Understanding 2.1.3: Keyboard (No Exception) - w3.org/WAI
- W3C, How to Meet 2.1.3 (quick reference) - w3.org/WAI/quickref
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