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2.4.7
AA

Focus Visible

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Overview

Any keyboard operable user interface has a mode of operation where the keyboard focus indicator is visible.

Understanding

The W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) provides detailed guidance on understanding and implementing this criterion. The Understanding document covers the intent, benefits, and supporting techniques in depth.

Read Understanding 2.4.7 on W3C WAI

Techniques

W3C provides documented techniques for meeting this criterion. Each technique links to the full specification with code examples and test procedures.

How to Test

  1. Tab through the page and observe whether a visible focus indicator appears on each element.

  2. Check that the focus ring is not hidden with outline: none without an alternative.

  3. Verify focus is visible on interactive elements: links, buttons, inputs, selects.

  4. Test in multiple browsers — some default styles differ.

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