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Re: Tabindexes

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From: Hoffman, David
Date: Dec 15, 2004 3:06PM

The downside is that by deviating from an anticipated tab order, you are
likely to seriously confuse the visual keyboard user who is unlikely to
expect the customized behavior. Keep in mind that unless you are building a
web application that will be used by the same people over and over again,
your site is one among many other sites. Users will not expect to need to
learn the quirks of sites that deviate from the typical expected tab
behavior.

What does your template look like? I have experimented with techniques for
improving keyboard navigation without creating unusual behaviors...

Take Care,
David