Element Code: AC-049
Quick Reference
Issue: Scrollable area not keyboard accessible
Impact: Cannot scroll with keyboard
Fix: Make focusable
Detection: A11y audit
What Is This Issue?
Scrollable regions need keyboard access.
Why This Matters
Keyboard users cannot scroll.
How to Fix
- Add tabindex
Tools
- A11y audit: Keyboard
TL;DR
Make scrollable regions keyboard accessible.
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