:focus-visible
The :focus-visible pseudo-class applies while an element matches the :focus pseudo-class and the UA (User Agent) determines via heuristics that the focus should be made evident on the element. (Many browsers show a "focus ring" by default in this case.)
Browser support
| Feature | Desktop | Mobile | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrome | Edge | Firefox | Safari | Chrome Android | Safari iOS | |
| 86 | 86 | 85 | 15.4 | 86 | 15.4 | |
1+Supported (version) Not supported ※Has note Sub-feature descriptions sourced from MDN Web Docs (CC BY-SA 2.5)
Notes 1 item(s)
Implementation note
- Previously available under a different name: :-moz-focusring (4)
Syntax
CSS
/* Hide the focus ring on mouse click */
button:focus:not(:focus-visible) {
outline: none;
}
/* Custom focus ring only during keyboard navigation */
button:focus-visible {
outline: 3px solid #2563eb;
outline-offset: 2px;
}Live demo
Use cases
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Using :focus-visible
The :focus-visible pseudo-class applies while an element matches the :focus pseudo-class and the UA (User Agent) determines via heuristics that the focus should be made evident on the element.
Cautions
- May not be supported in older browsers.
Accessibility
- Make sure visual changes are conveyed appropriately to assistive technology.