Glossary / Focus

Focus: what it means

The control that currently receives key presses. Keep it visible and move it on purpose after an action.

How it shows up when you build

Works for everyone: The control that currently receives key presses. Keep it visible and move it on purpose after an action.

A tip

Never remove the focus outline without replacing it.

Practise it

Build it with an AI tool and check the result in these exercises:

6. Works for everyone (Keyboard, focus and touch)
3. Forms people can finish (Labels and validation)

Related terms

Checks, Keyboard access, Labels, Placeholder, Screen reader, Touch targets