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Success Criterion 2.4.3 - Level A

Focus Order

Ensure assistive technologies use a logical focus order when navigating. The order of navigating a screen is usually from left to right, from top to bottom. Make sure assistive technologies use an equivalent focus order.

Impact​

People who use assistive technologies such as the screen reader, keyboard, and switch controls benefit from a focus order that makes sense.

Check​

“Do assistive technologies use a logical order to navigate through the screen?“

This can be tested with a screen reader or keyboard access.

Solution​

Adjust order for keyboard​

Adjust order for assistive technologies​

Move accessibility focus​

Resources​