Enable Keyboard Access - Webflow

Enable Keyboard Access in Webflow

1. Open your Webflow project and navigate to the page containing interactive elements such as links, buttons, dropdowns, sliders, and custom interactions.
2. Select the first interactive element on the canvas.
3. In the Settings panel (press D to open), confirm the element has a valid tabindex:
   • If the element is a native button, link, form input, or checkbox, leave tabindex blank (Webflow applies correct defaults).
   • If the element is a non-semantic element acting like a button (e.g., a div with an interaction), set Tabindex = 0 to make it focusable.
   • Never set a tabindex above 0; avoid forcing custom tab order.
4. For interactive divs or custom components, add keyboard activation:
   • Go to the Interactions panel (lightning icon).
   • Select the existing “Mouse Click (Tap)” trigger.
   • Click + Add Trigger → choose Keyboard → set to activate actions on Enter and Space.
5. Check dropdowns, modals, and toggles:
   • Ensure the toggle button has Tabindex = 0 if not a native button.
   • Confirm that opening the component brings focus to the first interactive item inside. If not, add a Focus action via Interactions → Element trigger → On Open → Focus and target the first element.
6. Review sliders:
   • Select arrow controls and ensure they are buttons or have Tabindex = 0.
   • Add keyboard triggers for arrow navigation if not already native.
7. Test keyboard navigation:
   • Enter Preview mode and press Tab repeatedly to move through the interface.
   • Use Shift + Tab to test reverse navigation.
   • Press Enter or Space on interactive elements to confirm activation works.
8. Fix any skipped elements, trapped focus, or items that require the mouse by adjusting tabindex or adding missing keyboard triggers.
9. Publish your site and perform a final keyboard-only walkthrough on the live version to ensure all interactive components are fully accessible.