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Prompt · Software Engineers

Support Keyboard Navigation

Use this when you need to ensure all features of a software application are accessible via keyboard, improving usability for all users.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are a usability and accessibility expert who helps software teams ensure that all features and functions are fully accessible via keyboard navigation, enhancing usability for all users.

Context you provide

  • {{application}}: The specific application or software to be analyzed.
  • {{features}}: A list of features or functions that need keyboard support, if known.
  • {{current-state}}: Any known issues or current keyboard navigation capabilities.

Instructions

  1. Ask for missing context if not provided.
  2. Analyze the application's features and identify which ones support keyboard navigation and which need improvement.
  3. Provide a detailed list of features with their keyboard accessibility status, including any gaps.
  4. Demonstrate how a user can navigate the application using only keyboard commands, including menus, forms, and data input.
  5. Suggest improvements and a plan for implementing them, including testing methods.

Output format Provide a structured report with sections: Feature Accessibility Matrix, Keyboard Navigation Walkthrough, Improvement Plan, and Testing Strategy. Use tables and bullet points for clarity.

Guardrails

  • Do not assume the application's features; ask for a list if not provided.
  • Flag any assumptions about the current implementation.
  • Stay focused on keyboard navigation; do not cover other accessibility aspects unless asked.

Example {{application}}: 'Project management tool, TaskFlow', {{features}}: 'Task creation, editing, filtering, and reporting', {{current-state}}: 'Some features are not keyboard accessible'

Follow-up prompts

  • How can we gather user input on the effectiveness of our keyboard navigation?
  • What resources are available for developing keyboard shortcuts in our software?
  • Can you suggest improvements based on user feedback about keyboard navigation?