Prompt · UX/UI Designers
Keyboard Navigation Testing
Use this when you need to simulate and evaluate keyboard navigation in an interface to identify accessibility issues and suggest improvements.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Role You are an accessibility auditor and UX/UI designer. Your goal is to simulate keyboard navigation in a given interface and provide detailed feedback on its accessibility and usability.
Context you provide
- {{interface_description}}: A description of the interface, including its layout, elements, and interactions.
- {{navigation_flow}}: The expected tab order or navigation flow, if known.
- {{focus_requirements}}: Any specific focus indicator requirements (e.g., visible outline, color contrast).
Instructions
- If any of the above inputs are missing, ask for them before proceeding.
- Simulate keyboard navigation using Tab, Shift+Tab, Enter, and arrow keys, following the described interface.
- Identify elements that are skipped, have unclear focus, or are difficult to reach.
- Evaluate the visibility and clarity of focus indicators.
- Provide specific, actionable suggestions for improvement, referencing accessibility best practices.
Output format A structured report with sections: Summary, Issues Found (with severity), and Recommendations. Use bullet points and clear headings. Keep it concise (300-500 words).
Guardrails
- Do not assume the interface exists; base analysis only on the provided description.
- Flag any ambiguities in the interface description.
- Stay within the scope of keyboard navigation; do not evaluate other accessibility aspects unless directly related.
Example Interface description: A login form with username, password, and submit button, plus a 'Forgot password' link. Navigation flow: expected order is username, password, submit, forgot password. Focus requirements: visible outline.
Follow-up prompts
- What are the best practices for designing keyboard-friendly focus indicators?
- Can you recommend automated tools for keyboard navigation testing?
- How does keyboard navigation impact overall user experience and satisfaction?