key-based navigation
nounUK /kiː beɪst ˌnævɪˈɡeɪʃən/
US /ki beɪst ˌnævɪˈɡeɪʃən/
Using keys on a keyboard to move around instead of a mouse.
The game uses key-based navigation, so you press the arrow keys to walk.
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2. Moving through a website or app using only the keyboard.
Key-based navigation lets people who cannot use a mouse still browse the site.
3. Finding your way in a menu or list by pressing keys.
With key-based navigation, press Tab to jump to the next field.
4. A way of steering a robot or device with key presses.
The toy car's key-based navigation uses four buttons to turn and go.