What Is the ARIA Hidden Focus Violation?
Ensures aria-hidden elements do not contain focusable elements.
| WCAG Criterion | 4.1.2 |
| Impact | serious |
| axe-core Rule ID | aria-hidden-focus |
| WCAG Principle | Robust |
How to Fix ARIA Hidden Focus
Remove aria-hidden="true" from any element that contains or is a focusable element. Alternatively, add tabindex="-1" to all focusable descendants to prevent keyboard focus from entering the hidden region.
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The ARIA Hidden Focus violation impacts users who rely on assistive technologies including:
- Screen reader users (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack)
- Keyboard-only users who cannot use a mouse
- Users with cognitive disabilities who rely on clear structure
Approximately 1 in 4 adults in the United States has some type of disability. Fixing this violation improves access for millions of users.
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