Quick Reference: Keyboard and Focus Checks That Catch Real Risk
Recall the fastest keyboard and focus questions for reviewing interactive UI.
Visible focus vs logical focus movement You usually need both. A strong indicator on the wrong element is still a broken experience. “Mouse users are the main path, so keyboard polish can come later.” A teammate is narrowing the quality bar. Your line Keyboard access is part of whether the feature works, especially when overlays, menus, or modals change the interaction model. Calling it polish hides failures in core operability and exit behavior. It reframes keyboard support as functional completeness rather than optional refinement. What is the first keyboard question after a modal opens? Think entry point. Where did focus…
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