universal-design-center

  • Mobile Accessibility

Optimized Navigation

  Description

Repeated components across multiple pages should be presented in a consistent layout. A clear visual indication should be provided for actionable elements. Also, keyboard accessibility remains as important as ever, and most major mobile operating systems do include keyboard interfaces, allowing mobile devices to be operated by external physical keyboards.

  What to Consider

Navbar

Provide only minimal navigation at the top of the page.

Navigation

Provide consistent navigation mechanisms.

Link Target ID

Clearly identify the target of each link.

Link Target Format

Note the target file s format unless you know the device supports it.

Access Keys

Assign access keys to links in navigational menus and frequently accessed functionality.

URIs

Keep The URIs of site entry points short.

Balance

Take into account the trade-off between having too many links on a page and asking the user to follow too many links to reach what they are looking for.

  Resources

Mobile Accessibility: How WCAG 2.0 and Other W3C/WAI Guidelines Apply to Mobile

Mobile Accessibility Standards and Guidelines at W3C

W3C - The Web and Mobile Devices