GUIDE
Manual Review Checklist
Cover the manual-only checks that automated testing cannot fully validate.
Keyboard navigation
Ensure all interactive elements are reachable and usable with the keyboard.
- Tab order follows visual flow
- Visible focus indicators
- No keyboard traps
Screen reader UX
Validate with VoiceOver or NVDA and check meaningful labels and announcements.
- Headings describe structure
- Labels are descriptive
- Status messages are announced
Content quality
Verify that alt text, captions, and error messages are meaningful and helpful.
- Alt text adds context
- Captions cover key audio
- Errors provide next steps