Paul Steven wrote: > Is it a bad idea to use the "Tab" key as a game control. Basically in a > crossword game I am creating, I was going to use "TAB" to move to the next > word and "SHIFT TAB" to move to the previous word. I notice however that > when I press the TAB key all the buttons on my game screen are appearing > with yellow boxes around them. I assume this is some kind of accessibility > thing?
Yes, it is an accessibility issue. People with compromised muscle control use the tab key to navigate to buttons, URLs, etc. I've built accessible programs a lot in the past, and I've disabled the auto-tab feature. The programs I've written have been tailored to work with specific hardware tools like switches and programmable flat-panel keyboard substitutes. If you're not building alternate accessibility features, though, you might be in a bind. Tab is the way most people navigate crosswords, but I've done crossword games where you can click on the clue or in a blank space in the puzzle. On the other hand, you might be able to get away with disabling Tab. There are other Web tools, like Shockwave, that don't implement Tab for accessibility. However, I'm not an expert on current accessibility requirements. I would recommend you find out more about what the law (and your client) require. Others on this list, and on Flash Tiger, can probably help you with that. Cordially, Kerry Thompson _______________________________________________ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
