Accesskeys
Testing & QualityaccesskeysAccesskeys is an Agent Skill for testing & quality published in the thedaviddias/Front-End-Checklist repository on GitHub: a SKILL.md instruction file an AI agent can load to do this task.
Use when reviewing rendered HTML, interactive components, or design-system patterns related to Ensure accesskey values are unique. Check native semantics first, then inspect keyboard behavior, focus flow, accessible names, and screen-reader output where relevant.
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Ensure accesskey values are unique
Duplicate access keys cause conflicts where only one element (usually the first) is reachable via the shortcut, making other elements inaccessible to keyboard users.
Quick Reference
- Each
accesskeyattribute value must be unique on the page - Duplicate access keys can lead to unpredictable browser behavior
- Helps keyboard users navigate reliably using defined shortcuts
Check
Check for duplicate accesskey attributes across the document to ensure each shortcut is unique.
Fix
Assign unique values to each accesskey attribute or remove redundant ones to prevent shortcut conflicts.
Explain
Explain how duplicate access keys affect keyboard accessibility and browser shortcut handling.
Code Review
Review the rendered markup and interactive states that affect Ensure accesskey values are unique. Flag exact elements, roles, labels, focus behavior, or keyboard interactions that violate the rule, and note how to verify the fix with browser accessibility tooling or assistive tech.
For full implementation details, code examples, and framework-specific guidance,
see references/rule.md.
Rule page: https://frontendchecklist.io/en/rules/accessibility/accesskeys