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Re: Visible focus

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From: Paul J. Adam
Date: Jan 3, 2017 10:37AM

The problem is that WCAG does not define the terms "keyboard focus indicator" or "visible". They have definitions in other success criteria. I think that leaves it open to interpretation. If you say it's not "visible" then it's not right? Everyone else has a different opinion on what's visible or not visible.

2.4.7 Focus Visible: Any keyboard operable user interface has a mode of operation where the keyboard focus indicator is visible. (Level AA)

https://www.w3.org/TR/UNDERSTANDING-WCAG20/navigation-mechanisms-focus-visible.html

Paul J. Adam
Accessibility Evangelist
www.deque.com