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Focus Indicator

Focus Indicator / Focus Ring

A focus indicator is a visible outline around an interactive element (link, button, field) when it receives keyboard focus. WCAG 2.4.7 (AA) requires a visible focus. WCAG 2.2 added 2.4.11 (Focus Not Obscured) and 2.4.13 (Focus Appearance) with minimum contrast and size requirements.

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Checked against

WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA
EN 301 549
EAA 2025
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