keyboard navigation

noun

UK /ˈkiːbɔːd ˌnævɪˈɡeɪʃən/

US /ˈkiːbɔːrd ˌnævɪˈɡeɪʃən/

Using the keys on a keyboard to move around a computer screen instead of using a mouse.

You can use keyboard navigation to move between the buttons on the page.

SYNONYMS

keyboard control key-based navigation keyboard access keyboard operation

RELATED WORDS

shortcut keys tab key arrow keys accessibility focus

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The set of keys and shortcuts that let a person use a program without a mouse.

The app supports full keyboard navigation for people who cannot use a mouse.

3. Moving through a list or menu by pressing keys such as the arrow keys.

Keyboard navigation makes it quick to scroll through the menu.

4. A design feature that helps people with disabilities use a website or device.

Good keyboard navigation is an important part of web accessibility.