Focus indicatorWhat it means for you.
The visible outline that shows which element currently has keyboard focus.
Growth Score · Capital & Scale
Definition
What it means
Without a visible focus ring, keyboard users cannot tell where they are. Removing the default outline without a replacement is a common failure. Make the indicator clear against every background.
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What is Focus indicator?
The visible outline that shows which element currently has keyboard focus.
Where does it sit in Growth Score?
It belongs to the Capital & Scale pillar, one of the 12 pillars your score is built from.
What should I read next?
Start with Keyboard navigation and Color contrast, then browse the other terms in Capital & Scale.
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Growth Score reads your site and scores its Capital & Scale pillar against sites like yours.
Your Growth Score is 100
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