Operable
2.4.11 Focus Not Obscured (Minimum)
When an element receives keyboard focus, it cannot be completely hidden by content the site added, such as a sticky header or cookie banner.
Who it helps
Keyboard users, who lose track of focus when it slides under fixed content.
Failures we see most
- Sticky headers that cover focused links as you tab down the page
- Cookie banners that hide the focused button
How it gets tested
No automated tool can judge 2.4.11 reliably, so a specialist tests it by hand, with a keyboard and a screen reader where that applies.
How we fix it
A specialist fixes this in your site's code or content, and we re-test the page before you sign off.
Official text: W3C, Understanding 2.4.11 Focus Not Obscured (Minimum). Checks listed from axe-core 4.14.0.
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