Use of pointing-device-specific only event handlers [F54]
Test infoPossible Results
Test info
Test for Success Criterion 2.1.1
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Checked Elements: all
Using only pointing-device-specific event handlers for a function
Short Description
If an element has attributes among: "onclick", "ondblclick", "onmousedown", "onmousemove", "onmouseover", "onmouseout", "onmouseup" <br> then the element should have one of attributes among "onkeypress", "onkeyup", "onkeydown", "onfocus", "onblur". <br> Otherwise the test would fail.
WCAG 2.0
- Principle 2: Operable
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User interface components and navigation must be operable.
WCAG 2.0: Principle 2 - Guideline 2.1: Keyboard
- Make all functionality available from a keyboard.
Understanding Guideline 2.1 - Success Criterion 2.1.1: Keyboard (Level A)
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All functionality of the content is operable through a keyboard interface without requiring specific timings for individual keystrokes, except where the underlying function requires input that depends on the path of the user's movement and not just the endpoints. (Level A)
Note 1: This exception relates to the underlying function, not the input technique. For example, if using handwriting to enter text, the input technique (handwriting) requires path-dependent input but the underlying function (text input) does not.
Note 2: This does not forbid and should not discourage providing mouse input or other input methods in addition to keyboard operation.
Understanding: Success Criterion 2.1.1 - Technique
Possible Results
- Using only pointing-device-specific event handlers for a function
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Pointing-device-specific event handlers are the only means to invoke scripting functions