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Re: Does WCAG require that when you click a label itchecks the checkbox or radio button?

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From: Jonathan Avila
Date: Nov 19, 2015 1:39PM

> If it does not operate with the keyboard like a real <button> then how is it keyboard operable?

Technically the button wouldn't even need to be in the focus order and could be operable through a documented keystroke such as control+shift+f1. Obviously this would strongly be discouraged in most situations but it's still operable with a keyboard. I think what you are asking is what is the definition of operable -- simply put "it can be used" and it can with a keyboard. Now there could certainly be other accessibility support concerns raised and functional accessibility issues that pose a risk to organizations here and any good accessibility consultant should strongly steer folks toward to right way of doing things for the sake of users and the organization.

Best Regards,

Jonathan

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