Rule ID |
Focus 3 |
Definition |
The target of a link must result in focus the content the window if the target results in more than one window opening. |
Purpose |
- User's can become disoriented if the focus causes unpredicatable actions, including new URLs and popup windows for advertisements or promotions.
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Mappings |
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HTML4 Legacy Techniques
(Required)
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HTML5 and ARIA Techniques
(Required)
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WCAG Success Criteria |
3.2.1 On Focus (Level A, Primary Success Criterion)
Other Related Success Criterion:
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Rule Category |
Links |
Scope |
Element |
Target Resources |
a , area and role="link" elements
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Techniques |
- Do not link to URLs that open multiple windows and do not manage the focus to be in the content windoow the user was expecting by following the link.
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Manual Checks |
- After selecting a link and if it opens multiple windows, make sure the keyboard focus is in the content window.
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Informational Links |
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