What level is WCAG 2.1.2?

Level A. It sits under guideline 2.1 Keyboard Accessible of the Operable principle.

What are common ways pages fail WCAG 2.1.2?

Modal dialogs trap focus with no Escape handler. Embedded media players capture Tab and never release it.

How do I fix WCAG 2.1.2 issues?

Wire Escape to close every modal and overlay. Test each interactive component by keyboard-only navigation, top to bottom.

2.1 Keyboard Accessible · Operable

WCAG 2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap

Level A

Keyboard users must be able to navigate away from any component using only the keyboard. If escape requires a non-standard key, the user must be told how.

Common failures

Modal dialogs trap focus with no Escape handler.
Embedded media players capture Tab and never release it.

How to fix

Wire Escape to close every modal and overlay.
Test each interactive component by keyboard-only navigation, top to bottom.

Related criteria

WCAG 2.1.1 Keyboard Level A