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WCAG · Level A

WCAG 3.2.1 – On Focus

Focusing an element does not cause unexpected major changes.

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At a glance

Impact level Medium
Topics
On focus Unexpected changes Form focus behavior
Who this affects
Keyboard-only users Screen reader users Users with cognitive disabilities

Why this matters

Unexpected changes break user expectations and disorient keyboard users.

Implementation Guide