Focus Order
The order things get selected as you press Tab.
TermCraft conventionFoundational
Definition
The sequence in which interactive elements receive keyboard focus.
Craft convention. True because the industry converged on it. Breaking it costs familiarity, not correctness.
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In plain language
The order things get selected as you press Tab.
Example
Focus order should follow the visual order. A positive tabindex breaks this and should be avoided.
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TERM·077 · Region X · Grid D6
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Deeper reading
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- Focus IndicatorsA11Y·003 · Accessibility
- Focus ManagementA11Y·004 · Accessibility
- Keyboard NavigationA11Y·002 · Accessibility
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