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WCAG · Level A

WCAG 2.1.4 – Character Key Shortcuts

Single-character keyboard shortcuts can be turned off, changed, or limited to when a component has focus.

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At a glance

Impact level Medium
Topics
Character key shortcuts Keyboard shortcuts Productivity features
Who this affects
Speech input users Users with motor impairments Screen reader users

Why this matters

Speech input and users with tremors can trigger shortcuts unintentionally.

Implementation Guide