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The Common Keyboard Navigation Techniques are considered logical by default.
Having the navigation follow a consistent pattern on the page would be an indication of logic (if it is not consistently random).
A strictly start-to-end order is not required.
Linear means in a single direction (forward/backward) - and is not required as long the non-linear (x-y) technique is in the Common Keyboard Navigation Techniques or is described on the page or where the user will encounter it prior.
The keyboard focus moves sequentially through content in an order and way that preserves meaning and operability.
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- The Common Keyboard Navigation Techniques are considered logical by default.
- Having the navigation follow a consistent pattern on the page would be an indication of logic (if it is not consistently random).
- A strictly start-to-end order is not required.
- Linear means in a single direction (forward/backward) - and is not required as long the non-linear (x-y) technique is in the Common Keyboard Navigation Techniques or is described on the page or where the user will encounter it prior.
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