Being able to use every part of a website or app with just the keyboard, using Tab to move between items and Enter or Space to activate them, without needing a mouse. Essential for people who can't use a pointer.
Synonyms
- keyboard accessibility
- keyboard operability
Related terms
In plain words
- using a site with only the keyboard, no mouse
- tabbing through everything instead of clicking
Usage example
Because many of its users can't hold a mouse, the app was built for full keyboard navigation from the start.
Don't confuse with…
- keyboard shortcutA keyboard shortcut is a specific key combo that triggers one command; keyboard navigation is the broader ability to reach and operate everything by keyboard.
Categories
- Accessibility