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WCAG 2.4.7 — Focus Visible

The rule

Success Criterion 2.4.7 "Focus Visible" is a Level AA requirement under the "operable" principle of WCAG 2.2. EN 301 549 clause 9.2.4.7 maps this criterion for procurement conformance.

What it means for how you build

Correct: a visible :focus-visible outline on every interactive element. Incorrect: outline:none with no replacement — keyboard users lose their place entirely. Removing the default outline without a visible replacement is the single most common 2.4.7 failure.

How the engine checks it

Engine coverage: partially automated (audit tier 2) — automated findings flag candidates; a clean VPAT claim still needs the documented manual check.

Last reviewed 2026-11-02 — generated from the engine’s WCAG criterion registry.

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