Level AASince WCAG 2.2New in 2.2
2.4.11 Focus Not Obscured (Minimum)
Guideline 2.4: Navigable – People can find their way and always know where they are.
What does the rule require?
The focused element is not completely hidden – for example by a sticky header, a cookie banner or a chat window.
How to get it right
Set scroll-padding-top to the height of the sticky header and make sure sticky banners and chat buttons never fully cover the focused element.
Who benefits most?
- People with motor disabilities
- People with low vision
Official wording
This page explains the rule in simple words. Only the original W3C text is normative.
- “Understanding Focus Not Obscured (Minimum)” at W3C (external site)
- Techniques in the WCAG Quick Reference (external site)