Keyboard, focus, semantics, contrast, forms, and motion—tested practically.
Updated Jun 28, 20269 min readGutoFlow editorial
Accessibility review starts with keyboard and semantics, then checks whether every state remains understandable without color, motion, or a mouse.
Keyboard and focus
Navigate the entire page with Tab, Shift+Tab, Enter, Escape, and arrow keys where expected. Focus must stay visible and return sensibly when a drawer or dialog closes.
Skip link reaches main content
Menus expose their expanded state
No focus is trapped or lost
Structure and forms
Use native headings, buttons, links, labels, and landmarks before adding ARIA. Error messages must identify the field and explain how to recover.
Contrast, media, and motion
Check text and focus contrast, provide meaningful alternatives, and honor reduced-motion preferences without hiding information.