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Content generated by hover or focus of an element does not disappear until dismissed, is no longer valid, or hover or focus is removed.

WGAC 2 criterion 1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus (AA)
Category Keyboard

WCAG 2 criterion

1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus (Level AA)

Tools and requirements

  • Keyboard

Test procedure

When interacting with elements on the page, if any content appears on hover or focus and disappears when hover or focus leaves (like a dropdown or a tooltip).

  • First verify that the content disappears when hover or focus leaves. If the content is persistent on mouseout/focusout events, this criterion is inapplicable.
  • Ensure that the dropdown/tooltip does not disappear on its own without you taking an action to explicitly remove it like using ESC or moving away from the triggering element.