4.E, 3.2.1-on-focus

Test Name	Test ID	Test Condition
3.2.1-on-focus	4.E	When an interface component receives focus, it does not initiate an unexpected change of context.

Evaluate Results:

If the following is TRUE, the content PASSES:

An unexpected change of context is not initiated when an interface component receives focus.

Interactive Samples

Keyboard Focus Example

Definitions:

Change of Content: The page content changes in some way, e.g., expanding an outline, revealing/hiding content, or accessing a dynamic menu. A change in content may or may not result in a change of context.

Change of Context: A major change in content that, if made without user awareness, can disorient users who are not able to view the entire page simultaneously. Examples of a change in context include:

Opening a new browser window.
Moving focus to a different component.
Submitting a form automatically when a component receives focus.
Going to a new web page or window, or appearing to do so.
Significantly rearranging the content of the page.

Tips:

Focus on an element should not bring an unexpected change – user needs to select the interface component to initiate the change = a new window is launched, or focus is moved to another interface component.
It is key to understand the difference between a change of content and a change in context. Applying this concept also impacts testing for forms in Topic 5 of the test process.

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