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If the page is not logical, how does that impact focus order?

AnnMarieDavis edited this page Jun 18, 2019 · 2 revisions

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Page Title Keyboard Access and Focus – Incremental Conformance Test Type (e.g., 7. Images) 4. Keyboard Access and Forms Function(s) Tested (e.g., Keyboard) Focus: Order Test Name/Test Condition 4F – Focus (Order)

Test ID *Question For example, if a page fails due to the sequence of focus/illogical order of fields, do you note the field before or after the issue.

State, City in an address – the focus moves correctly, but we generally list City first State focus moves to a field earlier in sequence – is State reported or Contact Name

ANSWER: For 4.F, 2.4.3-focus-order-meaning you are evaluating that the focus moves correctly and logically through the page, following how the information is presented. If the page is poorly designed, the focus order is not intended to "correct" the design of the page, but should follow how the information is presented. The test condition is to determine if the order is PRESERVED (The focus order preserves the meaning and operability of the web page.) not the design of the page.

On the course exams, if there is a loss of focus, you should indicate the LAST item that received focus.