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RAXXO Studios 9 min read

Focus States That Survive a Redesign: A Keyboard-First Checklist

Redesigns silently break focus states; I run a 6-point check before every ship Replace :focus with :focus-visible so mouse clicks stay quiet, keyboards stay loud A 3:1 contrast outline against both themes is the bar I hold Tab the whole...

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  • Redesigns silently break focus states; I run a 6-point check before every ship
  • Replace :focus with :focus-visible so mouse clicks stay quiet, keyboards stay loud
  • A 3:1 contrast outline against both themes is the bar I hold

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