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Check Keyboard Access Before Launch

Try the real reader task with a keyboard.

Independent digital-work journal ยท October 7, 2026

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The practical starting point

Choose a concrete task such as opening the contact page and submitting a valid test enquiry. Work through it using a keyboard in the preview environment. Note where focus moves and whether the current control is visible. A successful mouse click does not establish that this route works equally well.

A workable next step

Record the browser, task and result so another maintainer can repeat the check. Include error recovery and closing any dialog that appears. Fix a specific failure and try that path again. This is a useful practical check, not a claim that every accessibility requirement or assistive technology has been independently tested.

Keep in your notes

  • Use a concrete task.
  • Observe visible focus.
  • Record errors and recovery.

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