Focus not obscured
type: TechArticle
description: A focused control must not be hidden behind a sticky header, cookie banner, or chat widget. WCAG 2.2 added this as a separate criterion because a perfect focus ring is worthless if something is sitting on top of it.
language: en
is part of: Web Specification Studio
author: Web Specification Studio
publisher: Web Specification Studio
license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date modified: 2026-07-17T00:00:00.000Z
citation: WCAG 2.4.11 — Focus Not Obscured (Minimum) (Level AA)
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  publisher: W3C
citation: WCAG 2.4.12 — Focus Not Obscured (Enhanced) (Level AAA)
  type: CreativeWork
  publisher: W3C
citation: WCAG 2.2 Recommendation
  type: CreativeWork
  publisher: W3C
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  publisher: MDN

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