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Keyboard Navigation

allyWay’s keyboard navigation feature allows users to navigate your website using only a keyboard, making it more accessible and inclusive for all users. Below is an overview of how keyboard navigation works and what to expect:

  • ⌘ + . (Mac)
    Opens the allyWay toolbar.
    Available from version 6.7.0, allowing full use without a mouse.
  • CTRL + . (Windows)
    Opens the allyWay toolbar.
    Available from version 6.7.0, allowing full use without a mouse.
  • H – Headings
    Jumps between headings.
    Works best when menus and content use semantic HTML structures.
  • M – Menus
    Navigates through menus.
    Detection may vary depending on structure. Menus work best when built with
    <ul> > <li> > <a> or <button> elements. Custom or non-semantic menus may not be detected reliably.
  • Enter – Interact with elements
    Activates focused elements like links, buttons, or controls.
    This follows standard browser behavior.
  • F – Forms and search fields
    Moves focus to form inputs and search fields.
    May not work smoothly if the search field is hidden behind a click action (e.g., a magnifier icon).
  • G – Images and graphics
    Navigates through visible images.
    Images added via CSS backgrounds may not be included.
  • B – Media (audio/video)
    Navigates audio and video elements.
    For best results, media should be implemented using proper <audio> and <video> tags, especially on pages with many media files.

Overall, keyboard navigation works best on websites built with clean, semantic HTML and standard web elements.

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