[Solved] You test a form and find keyboard users cannot reach the submit button. What is the likely cause? — Ans: The button has tabindex="-1" | Testing Fundamentals

Testing Fundamentals - Non-Functional Testing

You test a form and find keyboard users cannot reach the submit button. What is the likely cause?

AThe button has <code>tabindex="-1"</code>

BThe button has a visible label

CThe button uses <code>type="submit"</code>

DThe button has a high contrast color

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand tabindex effect on keyboard navigation
A tabindex="-1" removes the element from keyboard focus order, so users can't tab to it.
Step 2: Check other options
Visible label, submit type, and color contrast do not block keyboard focus.
Final Answer:
The button has tabindex="-1" -> Option A
Quick Check:
tabindex="-1" blocks keyboard focus [OK]

Quick Trick: Check tabindex for keyboard focus issues [OK]

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