Tab Stops#

Test Type Performed#

Appropriate tab stops.

Artifact Evaluated#

Annotations: which include titles, axes labels, legends and their labels, color bar, span (i.e, line), text, and arrows.

Results Summary#

Annotations fail for tab stops on interactive elements for the interactive legend.

Expected Behavior (Pass/Fail)#

  • FAIL - Interactive elements (that represent buttons, links, or selectable features) must have a tab stop, while non-interactive elements must not have a tab stop. Every interactive chart element must NOT have its own tab stop unless the chart is small or the tabs are programmatically revealed (such as having a single tab stop at the root of a chart and then a way to enter further layers or sections of the chart using keyboard controls). At least one tab stop should be

Image or Video of Failure#

A video of a webpage with multiple charts is shown. The user navigates to a double line chart using TAB. Once there, they continue to press TAB to try and navigate to the interactive legend with no success.

Steps to Reproduce#

Using the keyboard, press TAB to navigate to the double line chart area. Continue to press TAB to try and navigate to the interactive legend.

Guidelines and Standards Used#

Inappropriate tab stops https://chartability.github.io/POUR-CAF/#inappropriatetabstops

Known or Documented Issues#

See “Plotting interface: Inappropriate tab stops” and “Content is only visual” evidence.

Technical Details#

  • JAWS 2023.2402.1

  • Chrome Version 130.0.6723.59 (64-bit)

  • Windows 11 Build 22631.4317

Updated as of: October 22nd, 2024