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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

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