What is WCAG 2.1.1 Keyboard?

All functionality must be operable via keyboard. It is a Level A success criterion under WCAG 2.2.

Why does WCAG 2.1.1 matter on Webflow?

Level A criteria appear in most ADA web-accessibility lawsuits. Failing this criterion on a Webflow site exposes you to demand letters and settlements typically in the $5k-$30k range.

How do I verify the fix?

Re-run a free WCAG 2.2 AA scan on a11yping.com/scan. The issue should clear and your lawsuit-risk score should drop.

Fix guides·Webflow·WCAG 2.2 Level A

Fix WCAG 2.1.1 Keyboard on Webflow

All functionality must be operable via keyboard.

How to fix it

01
In Webflow Designer, select the affected element.
02
Apply the WCAG 2.1.1 fix: Use buttons not divs. Avoid mouse-only handlers. Test with Tab key.
03
Use Webflow's built-in accessibility audit, then re-scan with A11yPing.

Why it matters

WCAG 2.1.1 is a Level A success criterion. Level A failures appear in most ADA web-accessibility lawsuits — over 5,000 were filed in 2025. Typical settlements run $5,000–$30,000 plus remediation cost.

Verify the fix

Run a free scan after deploying. Issue should clear and your risk score should drop.

Run free scan

Same fix on other platforms: Shopify · WordPress · Next.js · Squarespace