Level AA
Any keyboard operable user interface has a mode of operation where the keyboard focus indicator is visible.>
Explanation
It must be easy to tell which element has keyboard focus. This helps sighted keyboard users orient themselves within the page, and confidently interact with it.
Responsibilities
- Design
- QA
Requirements
- Interactive elements like links, buttons, and form fields, have a visible focus indicator;
- The focus indicator is easy to see.
Common mistakes
- The browser default focus indicator has not been replaced with something that is easier to see;
- An indicator has been provided for mouse hover, but not duplicated for keyboard focus.