Glossary
Terms used in accessibility research and practice. Each entry has a definition, common aliases, and category tags.
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- FilterKeys(also: Filter Keys, Key Repeat Filter)
- An operating system accessibility feature that adjusts keyboard response to ignore brief or repeated keystrokes, helping users with motor disabilities who may accidentally press keys multiple times or hold keys down too long. FilterKeys encompasses several related functions:…
- Focus Indicator(also: Focus Ring, Visible Focus, Focus Outline)
- A visual cue that shows which interactive element on a page or in an application currently has keyboard focus. Focus indicators are typically rendered as an outline, border, or highlight around the focused element. They are essential for keyboard users and screen magnification…
- Focusable Element(also: Keyboard Focusable, Focus Target)
- A GUI element that can receive input focus, allowing users to interact with it via keyboard, switch device, or assistive technology. For screen reader users navigating mobile apps, an element without focus enabled is essentially invisible—they cannot select, activate, or even…
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