WCAG in Plain English

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guideline: Navigable

Help users find their way and know where they are in the website.

Operable Navigable

WCAG 2.2 Level AA

2.4.11 Focus Not Obscured (Minimum)

The keyboard focus is not completely hidden by other content.

Keyboard

Cognitive, Physical/Motor, Visual

Code, Design

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Operable Navigable

WCAG 2.2 Level AAA

2.4.12 Focus Not Obscured (Enhanced)

The keyboard focus is fully visible at all times.

Keyboard

Cognitive, Physical/Motor, Visual

Code, Design

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Operable Navigable

WCAG 2.2 Level AAA

2.4.13 Focus Appearance

Focus indicators are at least 2px thick and have a 3:1 contrast ratio against adjacent colors.

Keyboard, Sensory

Cognitive, Physical/Motor, Visual

Code, Design

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