# WCAG 2.2 – 1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus

- Level: AA
- Principle: 1 Perceivable
- Guideline: 1.4 Distinguishable
- Introduced in: WCAG 2.1

## What the rule requires

Tooltips and pop-up content that appear on hover or focus can be dismissed (Esc), stay when the pointer moves onto them, and do not vanish on their own.

## How to get it right

Close tooltips with the Esc key, keep them open while pointer or focus is on them, and do not use a timer to hide them.

## Who benefits

- People with low vision
- People with motor disabilities

## Sources

- [This rule on wcag.dehl.net](https://wcag.dehl.net/en/wcag/1-4-13/)
- [Official W3C explanation](https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/Understanding/content-on-hover-or-focus)
- [Techniques (WCAG Quick Reference)](https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/quickref/#content-on-hover-or-focus)

_Plain-language explanation. Only the original W3C text is normative._