[Bug 24786] ACTION-64: Propose a non-normative note re the keyboard compat issue

https://www.w3.org/Bugs/Public/show_bug.cgi?id=24786

--- Comment #2 from Patrick H. Lauke <redux@splintered.co.uk> ---
Incorporating Rick's suggestion (though this makes the note a big longer and
complex, of course) and changing "multiple" to "variety", just to avoid
confusion (e.g. multiple pointers as discussed elsewhere):

"While this specification defines a unified event model for a variety pointer
inputs (where a pointer is defined as an input device that has
precise/continuous coordinates), this model does not cover other forms of input
such as keyboards or keyboard-like interfaces (for instance a screenreader or
similar assistive technology running on a touchscreen-only device, which allows
users sequential navigation through focusable controls and elements). While
user agents may choose to also generate pointer events in response to these
interfaces, this scenario is not covered in this specification. Authors are
encouraged, where possible, to provide equivalent functionality for these forms
of input by including explicit keyboard event handling or responding to
higher-level events such as <code>focus</code>, <code>blur</code> and
<code>click</code>. See WCAG 2.0 Guideline 2.1 for further details [link to
http://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG20/#keyboard-operation]"

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Received on Tuesday, 25 February 2014 21:03:19 UTC