A keyboard-accessible player lets viewers reach and operate essential controls with visible focus and a logical order. Play, pause, captions, audio choices and full-screen exit should remain usable without a pointer. Exact shortcuts vary, so rely on the player’s documented keys rather than assuming universal commands.
Follow focus from the page
Use the normal focus-navigation keys and observe which control is active. Focus should remain visible over light and dark video, and opening a menu should not strand the viewer. A control that appears only on mouse hover can be a problem if there is no equivalent keyboard route.
Check menus and escape routes
Try opening audio or subtitle choices, selecting an option and returning to playback. Confirm that full screen can be exited and that focus returns somewhere sensible. Avoid entering account details or making purchases while experimenting with unfamiliar shortcuts; test reversible playback controls first.
Describe failures concretely
Report the exact step where navigation stops, the operating system, browser or app version and any assistive technology involved. A screenshot of visible focus can help if it contains no private information, but a short sequence of keys is often clearer. Keyboard access should be tested across the task rather than inferred from one working pause shortcut.
