Tailwind CSS
/Intermediate
Focus Rings
Definition
Using Tailwind's `ring` utilities combined with the `focus-visible:` state to ensure your application can be navigated flawlessly by users relying on a keyboard instead of a mouse.
Explain Like I'm New
If you hit the 'Tab' key on your keyboard, you jump from button to button. If there is no visual indicator telling you WHICH button you are currently on, the site is completely broken for disabled users. Focus rings highlight the active element.
Real World Example
Removing the ugly default browser outline from a button, and replacing it with a beautiful branded Tailwind ring that ONLY shows up when Tabbed to, keeping mouse users happy too.
Common Use Cases
- •ADA Compliance
- •Keyboard navigation
Interactive Example
Interview Questions
basic
- Why shouldn't you just use `focus:outline-none` and leave it at that?
intermediate
- What is the crucial difference between `focus:ring` and `focus-visible:ring`?