Tip #20: Choose a menu system that works for all users
How a Modern Menu Should Work
The following is a much-abbreviated set of recommendations for how keyboard shortcuts should work to control menu behavior, according to the Dynamic HTML Style Guide.
- Tab enters and exits the menu
- Navigate with left/right arrow keys
- Open sub-menu with enter, space bar, or up/down arrows
- Navigate sub-menus with arrow keys
- Exit sub-menu with escape
- And much more!
A Few Menu Systems to Check Out
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