Principle 2 Operable · Guideline 2.4: Navigable

2.4.13 Focus Appearance

The focus indicator needs a minimum size and contrast.

Level AAA New in WCAG 2.2

What this means in practice

New in WCAG 2.2. In practice: at least as thick as a 2 CSS pixel perimeter around the element, and at least 3:1 against the unfocused state. A hairline light outline no longer qualifies.

What Wave Access contributes

Stärke und Farbe des Fokusrahmens lassen sich in Wave Access einstellen.

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Normative wording

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