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jsx_a11y/click-events-have-key-events Correctness ​

What it does ​

Enforce onClick is accompanied by at least one of the following: onKeyUp, onKeyDown, onKeyPress.

Why is this bad? ​

Coding for the keyboard is important for users with physical disabilities who cannot use a mouse, AT compatibility, and screenreader users. This does not apply for interactive or hidden elements.

Example ​

Examples of incorrect code for this rule:

jsx
<div onClick={() => void 0} />

Examples of correct code for this rule:

jsx
<div onClick={() => void 0} onKeyDown={() => void 0} />

References ​

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