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4.F, 2.4.3-focus-order-meaning

Test Name Test ID Test Condition
2.4.3-focus-order-meaning 4.F The focus order preserves the meaning and operability of the web page.

Evaluate Results:

If ALL of the following are TRUE, the content PASSES:

  1. The focus order preserves the meaning of the page, AND
  2. The focus order preserves the operability of the page.

Interactive Samples

Definition:

Modal Dialog Box: A modal dialog box (such as a Save As dialog box) requires a user to interact with it before they can go back to the main page. Visual focus is expected to remain within a modal dialog box until it is closed.

Notes:

  • ANDI tab order markup may be slightly different in certain browsers than a keyboard user’s experience. Always use results from keyboard navigation.

Tips:

  • Failures are most noticeable when focus order does not follow the logical order of operation (normally top to bottom, left to right).
  • The Focus order can be different if the specific order does not matter.