Carousel is not keyboard operable
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Rule code | Manual_Carousel_Inoperable |
| WCAG conformance level | A |
| WCAG success criterion | 2.1.1 Keyboard |
| Must be fixed at source | No |
Description
A carousel on the page has been detected that is not fully operable with the keyboard. This creates accessibility barriers for users who rely on keyboard navigation, as they may be unable to navigate through all carousel slides or interact with slide content, thus hindering their ability to successfully access the information presented.
How to fix
Ensure that the carousel is fully operable via the keyboard. This can be done by providing keyboard-accessible controls for navigating between slides (using arrow keys), ensuring that all interactive elements within slides are focusable and operable, providing appropriate ARIA attributes (role="group" for slides, aria-label for the carousel region, aria-live for slide change announcements), and ensuring focus management when opening and closing the carousel dialog.