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Re: jQuery Datepicker - expected kb behavior?

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From: JP Jamous
Date: Oct 13, 2018 12:16PM

I may have written it incorrectly, but I was not suggesting the use of arrow
keys. In fact, if I would design a calendar, I would make it look like a
table and definitely provide the proper object type to the screen reader.
The user will know it is a table and to use the CTRL + Alt + arrow keys.

My point was that using CTRL along with the arrow keys would not be
something used in a table, list box or other types of object for the most
part. They are strictly to read previous or next word, or previous or next
paragraph. However, if the user hears "Calendar, table with 7 columns and 5
rows. " Then the user would know that this is a table. CTRL + Alt + arrow
keys would be the best navigation method for this type of object.

In a way, I would dislike going into forms mode to pick a date. I prefer the
table layout, because that would keep the basic calendar layout on any piece
of paper. Simply use the 7 days of the week as column headings and the days
listed underneath them.

I strongly prefer to provide the proper object type and let the screen
reader user pick the navigation mode he or she requires. I focused heavily
on that with my Windows form applications in the past and still carry the
same concept with me to web applications. I definitely frown upon
overwriting the Windows or screen reader shortcut keys.





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