I've been working on tab order in an effort to make a module more accessible. However, I'm struggling with one page that uses layers. Each time the layer is opened, the tab focus first goes to either the 'Menu' link within the player or, more commonly, the page heading. I don't want people to have to tab through the page heading each time a layer is opened. I'd be grateful for any suggestions.
Hi, Christine! Thanks for your question, and would you like to share your file so that members in the community can sneak a peek at how things are set up and maybe make some suggestions for you?
Hi Christine. I will be replying to your case as well but I believe that you just need to adjust your Slide Layer Properties and check Prevent the user from clicking on the base layer. Can you let me know if that resolves your issue for you?
I just spoke with Gren about some of the suggestions she made for you as well so you should have a couple of options to work with. I handed your case back to her so she should be replying to you.
I believe that choosing that option in the Slide Layer Properties would resolve your issue where a user is able to tab to the base layer when viewing another slide layer. A user would still be able to tab through the player elements, however that is to be expected.
That is correct. While that particular layer is clickable, you would not be able to navigate using controls on the base layer slide. The player controls that are clickable would still be accessible. So you can click through navigation controls and menus that are in the player, not the base layer.
That makes sense. Yeah, unfortunately if you do prevent users from clicking the base layer while on a specific layer they lose access to those navigation controls while they are on the new layer. That's a bit of a catch 22 if you really need that.
I forgot to mention that if you wanted me to look at your file, I might be able to offer some suggestions. You can send me a file by submitting a case here. If you include ATTN: Justin W. at the top of the description, it will get to me.
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Hi, Christine! Thanks for your question, and would you like to share your file so that members in the community can sneak a peek at how things are set up and maybe make some suggestions for you?
Hi Christine. I will be replying to your case as well but I believe that you just need to adjust your Slide Layer Properties and check Prevent the user from clicking on the base layer. Can you let me know if that resolves your issue for you?
I just spoke with Gren about some of the suggestions she made for you as well so you should have a couple of options to work with. I handed your case back to her so she should be replying to you.
Hi Matthew.
I believe that choosing that option in the Slide Layer Properties would resolve your issue where a user is able to tab to the base layer when viewing another slide layer. A user would still be able to tab through the player elements, however that is to be expected.
Hi Matthew.
That is correct. While that particular layer is clickable, you would not be able to navigate using controls on the base layer slide. The player controls that are clickable would still be accessible. So you can click through navigation controls and menus that are in the player, not the base layer.
That makes sense. Yeah, unfortunately if you do prevent users from clicking the base layer while on a specific layer they lose access to those navigation controls while they are on the new layer. That's a bit of a catch 22 if you really need that.
I forgot to mention that if you wanted me to look at your file, I might be able to offer some suggestions. You can send me a file by submitting a case here. If you include ATTN: Justin W. at the top of the description, it will get to me.
Thanks Matthew!
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