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Anything operable by pointer, voice, gesture, camera or any other means has to be operable with the keyboard interface alone.
Why It Matters
Reaching a control is not the same as being able to use it. A custom widget that only responds to a mouse event is a dead end for every keyboard-driven assistive technology.
Check that it can be operated using only the keyboard and keyboard actions in the Standard Keyboard Navigation & Operation Keys and Techniques or described on the page where it is required or on a page earlier in the process where it is required.
Expected results
#1 is true.
W3C Working Group Status
W3C Maturity Status:developing
Track / Group:input-operation
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All components on the page/view that can be operated by pointer, audio (voice or other), gesture, camera, or other means can be operated using keyboard interface only.