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.