WCAG 2.1 · Level A · Operable
WCAG 2.1.4 — Character Key Shortcuts
Single-character key shortcuts must be turn-off-able, remappable, or only active on focus.
WCAG 2.1.4 at a glance
Level A · Principle: Operable · Added in WCAG 2.1. Level A is the minimum — failing it blocks some users entirely.
What it means
Single-character key shortcuts must be turn-off-able, remappable, or only active on focus.
Who it helps
Speech-input users and people who hit keys accidentally.
Common failures
- App-wide single-letter shortcuts that fire during dictation
How to meet WCAG 2.1.4
- Let users disable or remap shortcuts
- Scope shortcuts to a focused component
How to test it
Manual.