keynavigation

noun

UK /ˈkiː nævɪˈɡeɪʃən/

US /ˈkiː nævɪˈɡeɪʃən/

Using keys on a keyboard to move around a screen.

Keynavigation lets you move through the menu without a mouse.

SYNONYMS

keyboard navigation key-based navigation keyboard control key-driven navigation

RELATED WORDS

keyboard arrow keys shortcut accessibility cursor

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Moving between items in a list or menu using only key presses.

Use keynavigation to jump from one option to the next.

3. A way to control software for people who cannot use a mouse.

Keynavigation is an important accessibility feature.

4. The act of steering through a website or app with keyboard shortcuts.

Good keynavigation makes the form easy to fill out.