“Have you ever lost your mouse cursor on your screen? This is what it is like when keyboard users don’t have focus indicators. It’s like navigating with an invisible cursor. This means focus indicators aren’t just a “feature” but a necessity for those who navigate the internet with keyboards.”
This helpful article from Pope Tech goes over the basics of keyboard navigation and why content managers need to be aware of how their content is navigated by someone who is not using a mouse or trackpad. In this repost, learn more about:
- What is keyboard focus and who needs it?
- How keyboard navigation works
- Key design considerations for focus indicators
- Common pitfalls for focus indicators
Read the rest of the article on Pope Tech: https://blog.pope.tech/2026/03/04/a-guide-to-accessible-focus-indicators