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Accessibility·Advanced·Conceptual·1 min read

Should clicking a control always show focus-visible styling?

Short interview answer

:focus-visible lets the browser infer when a strong focus indicator is needed, generally preserving it for keyboard navigation without forcing identical pointer styling.

Key takeaway

Explain the underlying mental model clearly, then support it with a concrete example and its trade-offs.

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