{"id":4974,"date":"2024-04-14T11:13:58","date_gmt":"2024-04-14T03:13:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webflow.tenten.co\/?p=4974"},"modified":"2024-04-14T11:13:58","modified_gmt":"2024-04-14T03:13:58","slug":"sketches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/webflow.tenten.co\/en\/sketches\/","title":{"rendered":"Sketches"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"docs_rich-text w-richtext\">\n<p>Upon initial observation, sketch, boundaries, and shadow boxes share many similarities. Nevertheless, unlike borders or shadow boxes, a sketch outlines a border-like form around the limits of an element. This implies the sketch does not occupy extra space in your design, will not impact the size of an element, and does not lead to layout movements upon its appearance.<\/p>\n<p>You have the option to utilize sketches to substitute the default focus ring styling of the browser when a website visitor utilizes a keyboard to navigate to your interactive components (e.g., buttons, hyperlinks, and input fields). When applied appropriately, sketches on interactive components enhance the accessibility of your website for keyboard-reliant visitors (e.g., individuals with low vision, restricted mobility, or attention disorders).<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Remark:<\/strong> To ensure proper tab functionality for Safari users, you need to activate \u201cPress Tab to highlight each item on a webpage\u201d in the Settings > Advanced panel.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Throughout this tutorial, you will understand:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Instances when to apply a sketch<\/li>\n<li>How to include a sketch on interactive elements<\/li>\n<li>How to revert a sketch to use default browser settings<\/li>\n<li>Best approaches when using sketches<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Instances when to apply a sketch<\/h2>\n<p>Various browsers naturally exhibit different sketches on interactive components, leading to inconsistent outcomes.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1501px\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/webflow-s3.tenten.co\/2024\/04\/64b948f1158b9500361a48cf_61df317409d628d840983227_sohhk_yd6fnsg8egiqrjepwldlmq54nahs-cgdtw5tsqqvrsv9ck7tsjkqsgbi_zz3jzd4ovyado5bgnnarc9rozhr7vekfd7v-i3bc0zfrxoyueibnwel-gqgs5rbgemkwysgnp.png\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"auto\" title=\"64b948f1158b9500361a48cf_61df317409d628d840983227_sohhk_yd6fnsg8egiqrjepwldlmq54nahs-cgdtw5tsqqvrsv9ck7tsjkqsgbi_zz3jzd4ovyado5bgnnarc9rozhr7vekfd7v-i3bc0zfrxoyueibnwel-gqgs5rbgemkwysgnp\"><\/div><figcaption>Google Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Microsoft Edge each present distinct default sketches on interactive elements.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>To counter this disparity, you can utilize a sketch to override and standardize the sketch behavior across all browsers, ensuring that keyboard focus on your interactive elements is clear, consistent, and accessible to your website visitors.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1501px\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/webflow-s3.tenten.co\/2024\/04\/64b948f1158b9500361a48d6_61df317475c2145d5cd23574_t2piqfmye7klvynfubwfapnd_vtbklxdwf0e7e9jmykh0w5c_tnbwf7ognwhjvrcuth_vaohlz7j-pm2gsz5zsfemf23ttjc9etfdmcduiqoxftytr_xzyukyvvzoaed55agsf0g.png\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"auto\" title=\"64b948f1158b9500361a48d6_61df317475c2145d5cd23574_t2piqfmye7klvynfubwfapnd_vtbklxdwf0e7e9jmykh0w5c_tnbwf7ognwhjvrcuth_vaohlz7j-pm2gsz5zsfemf23ttjc9etfdmcduiqoxftytr_xzyukyvvzoaed55agsf0g\"><\/div><figcaption>Uniformize the sketch behavior on all browsers by styling your sketches on interactive elements.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>How to insert a sketch to interactive elements<\/h2>\n<p>Due to the critical role of properly setting a sketch on an interactive element in enhancing legibility, consistency, and accessibility, let\u2019s review some key points to remember when employing a sketch:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The significance of setting your sketch on the Focused (keyboard) state<\/li>\n<li>How to personalize your sketch appearance<\/li>\n<li>How to preview your sketch in your browser<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>The importance of setting your sketch on the Focused (keyboard) state<\/h3>\n<p>Sketches are designed to aid visitors in navigating your design as they tab through your interactive elements using their keyboard. The sketch that encircles an element makes it evident to the visitor which element they are interacting with \u2014 they are focused on \u2014 at that moment. Upon pressing Tab again on their keyboard, the sketch will enclose the next newly focused element.<\/p>\n<p>Due to this, it is vital to include a sketch in the <strong>Focused (keyboard)<\/strong> state or the <strong>Focused<\/strong> state of your element.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Important:<\/strong> Avoid adding a sketch to the <strong>None<\/strong> state of an element. This will overwrite the default browser sketch styling, making interactive elements less visible to website visitors when tabbed through. Learn more about states.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The primary distinctions between <strong>Focused<\/strong> and <strong>Focused (keyboard)<\/strong> states are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>Focused<\/strong> state encompasses all focus states (e.g., via mouse, finger taps, and keyboard). Additionally, any styles applied to the element\u2019s \u201cFocused\u201d state will be inherited by the <strong>Focused (keyboard)<\/strong> state.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>Focused (keyboard)<\/strong> state applies exclusively to keyboard focus (e.g., a website visitor using the Tab key to navigate between interactive elements on your site). Visitors will not observe this style when utilizing a mouse or finger tap to activate the element.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For our demonstrations, we will include a sketch in the <strong>Focused (keyboard) <\/strong>state. To select the <strong>Focused (keyboard) <\/strong>state:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Select your element (e.g., a button)<\/li>\n<li>Access the <strong>Style panel<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Click the dropdown in the <strong>Selector<\/strong> field to open the <strong>States<\/strong> menu<\/li>\n<li>Choose the <strong>Focused (keyboard)<\/strong> state<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1501px\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/webflow-s3.tenten.co\/2024\/04\/64b948f1158b9500361a48b9_61df317616675d89424a820f_fxtre9ekmxupksbruyfxuj-xr7dpn2dxxpuwwuhpr1n9ekvjk8nfogwypofzipw_nhal713t9dzjy9merijiwkpglycptiz-pabgvadfk72yqcinql30xm1q9w3tlbfsc_aqjs-n.png\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"auto\" alt=\"In the Webflow Style panel, the Focused (keyboard) state is selected for a button element.\" title=\"64b948f1158b9500361a48b9_61df317616675d89424a820f_fxtre9ekmxupksbruyfxuj-xr7dpn2dxxpuwwuhpr1n9ekvjk8nfogwypofzipw_nhal713t9dzjy9merijiwkpglycptiz-pabgvadfk72yqcinql30xm1q9w3tlbfsc_aqjs-n\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h3>How to personalize your sketch appearance<br \/><\/h3>\n<p>Now that you have opted for the <strong>Focused (keyboard)<\/strong> state, you can append a sketch to your element. However, let\u2019s first discuss how you can personalize your sketch&#8217;s appearance by utilizing:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Style<\/li>\n<li>Width<\/li>\n<li>Offset<\/li>\n<li>Color<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1501px\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/webflow-s3.tenten.co\/2024\/04\/64b948e42f3b0e9d5a9394f8_61df3174173742ecdcaa58d2_3qxawtlkm4qhoafdup65kbab-9g-sswjmq2jz7iicvbtbtzvhe3x0valtlgwmemkezgrimdqkhvj3srlz_gemvupurb5d0a5id2o_dvkdgtzqng7kcdwiejcon-kivvemto3mmsm.png\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"auto\" alt=\"Outline styling properties are highlighted in the Webflow Style panel\u2019s Effects section.\" title=\"64b948e42f3b0e9d5a9394f8_61df3174173742ecdcaa58d2_3qxawtlkm4qhoafdup65kbab-9g-sswjmq2jz7iicvbtbtzvhe3x0valtlgwmemkezgrimdqkhvj3srlz_gemvupurb5d0a5id2o_dvkdgtzqng7kcdwiejcon-kivvemto3mmsm\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h4>Style<\/h4>\n<p>The style dictates the type of outline surrounding an element. An outline can be solid, dashed, or dotted.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Important:<\/strong> An outline styled as \u201cNone\u201d will eliminate the default focus style of the browser. If an active element lacks a visible focus, individuals relying on keyboard navigation may face challenges. Always make sure your website remains accessible by setting a solid, dashed, or dotted outline.style up on your layout.\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h4>Measurements<\/h4>\n<p>The width establishes the thickness of the outline. This measurement can utilize any CSS unit from the options in the unit dropdown.<\/p>\n<p>Deepen your understanding of input values and units.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Crucial:<\/strong> An outline with a measurement of \u201c0\u201d will eliminate the default focus appearance of the browser. A lack of apparent focus on an active element might disorient individuals who depend on keyboard navigation. Always make sure your site remains reachable by consistently setting a larger measurement than \u201c0\u201d for your outline. (We suggest a measurement of at least 2 pixels.)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h4>Spatial Relation<\/h4>\n<p>The spatial relation determines the extent of separation between an outline and the border or margin of an element. This measurement can employ any CSS unit from the choices in the unit dropdown.<\/p>\n<p>Deepen your understanding of input values and units.<\/p>\n<h4>Shade<\/h4>\n<p>The shade designates the color of the outline.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Crucial: <\/strong>Outlines utilized for focused states must exhibit a minimum of a 3:1 contrast ratio. When forming your outline, remember to consider the contrast of the outline against the surrounding element, as well as the content beneath the element.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The purpose of the outline is to grab attention so that individuals who rely on keyboard navigation can promptly detect the focused element. You can assess the color contrast of your borders and explore additional best practices using these exceptional color contrast tools:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/chrome.google.com\/webstore\/detail\/color-contrast-analyzer\/dagdlcijhfbmgkjokkjicnnfimlebcll?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Color Contrast Analyzer (Chrome Extension)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paciellogroup.com\/color-contrast-checker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TPG\u2019s Color Contrast Analyser<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/contrast-finder.tanaguru.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tanaguru contrast finder<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/webaim.org\/resources\/contrastchecker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u200dWebAIM\u2019s Contrast Checker<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/colorable.jxnblk.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Colorable<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Let\u2019s implement some of this outline styling onto your element:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Choose your element and verify it\u2019s in the <strong>Focused (keyboard)<\/strong> state<\/li>\n<li>Unveil the <strong>Style panel<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Effects<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Opt for a solid, dashed, or dotted line from the <strong>Outline<\/strong> style choices to guarantee visibility for your site visitors (by default, it\u2019s established as \u201cNone\u201d)<\/li>\n<liInput your preferred outline <strong>thickness<\/strong> (the default is set at 3 pixels; we recommend 2 pixels or more)<\/li>\n<liInput your preferred <strong>spatial relation<\/strong> (default is set at 0 pixels)<\/li>\n<li>Choose the <strong>shade<\/strong> of your outline (default uses the current font color of the element)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>How to ascertain your outline appearance in your navigator<\/h3>\n<p>Let\u2019s explore how this outline behaves with your interactive components:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Press the \u201c<strong>Escape<\/strong>\u201d key on your keyboard to exit the Focused (keyboard) state of the element<\/li>\n<li>Click the \u201c<strong>eye<\/strong>\u201d icon in the top left corner of the Designer to preview your design<\/li>\n<li>Tap anywhere within the <strong>Webflow canvas<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Press the \u201c<strong>Tab<\/strong>\u201d and \u201c<strong>Shift+Tab<\/strong>\u201d keys on your keyboard to shift focus back and forth through your interactive components<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1501px\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/webflow-s3.tenten.co\/2024\/04\/64b948f1158b9500361a48d2_61df317616675d4e764a820e_jvtngwbtqdycpdsin4oflcjytogyvyznzd4syd2htsj2ojbzpfg8xj_zsvtcjqwjlfp-da-yq98h6unjonohdmabo5eslayhqco1h2_209aoyfnnpviw3ouffurlxfmtmhzcrql9.png\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"auto\" alt=\"The \u201ceye\u201d icon is highlighted in the Webflow Designer to indicate how to preview a design in the browser.\" title=\"64b948f1158b9500361a48d2_61df317616675d4e764a820e_jvtngwbtqdycpdsin4oflcjytogyvyznzd4syd2htsj2ojbzpfg8xj_zsvtcjqwjlfp-da-yq98h6unjonohdmabo5eslayhqco1h2_209aoyfnnpviw3ouffurlxfmtmhzcrql9\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h2>How to revert an outline to utilize browser defaults<\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes you might opt to discontinue using a custom outline on an element and prefer to revert it to browser defaults.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Crucial: <\/strong>While it might be alluring to select \u201cNone\u201d for the Outline style, remember that this action will not eliminate any other attributes that have been configured (e.g., thickness, spatial relation, or shade), and will result in your outline completely vanishing, which is not accessible.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The optimal approach to entirely remove an outline is to fully reset it:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Select the element containing the outline you wish to reset<\/li>\n<li>Launch the <strong>Style panel<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Click the dropdown in the <strong>Selector<\/strong> field to unveil the <strong>States<\/strong> menu<\/li>\n<li>Select the state harboring the outline (e.g., <strong>Focused (keyboard)<\/strong> or <strong>Focused<\/strong>)<\/li>\n<li>Scroll down to the <strong>Effects<\/strong> section<\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>Outline<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Opt for \u201c<strong>Reset<\/strong>\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h6><strong>Insightful to know:<\/strong> To swiftly reset all your outline attributes, press <strong>Option<\/strong> (Mac) or <strong>Alt<\/strong> (Windows) and click <strong>Outline<\/strong>.<\/h6>\n<figure class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1501px\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/webflow-s3.tenten.co\/2024\/04\/64b948f1158b9500361a48c2_61df3174ce64f16f09fdd3d8_gsloly2mjyvlnp5p8xm2p4bymromn9obz6yg0kcqziofvirkdxazazmufwvnwl-uh6lcy8w1ketverbibqgjzrwhzjb6o92ddeiyf3soq6su4frra9ltxsufjeaev1jencxwpkps.png\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"auto\" alt=\"The \u201creset\u201d option is highlighted for Outline in the Style panel\u2019s Effects section.\" title=\"64b948f1158b9500361a48c2_61df3174ce64f16f09fdd3d8_gsloly2mjyvlnp5p8xm2p4bymromn9obz6yg0kcqziofvirkdxazazmufwvnwl-uh6lcy8w1ketverbibqgjzrwhzjb6o92ddeiyf3soq6su4frra9ltxsufjeaev1jencxwpkps\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<pYou can verify if you've correctly reset your outline by previewing your interactive elements and navigating through them using your keyboard. The default browser outline will encompass your elements if the outline has been reset effectively.<\/p>\n<h2>Superlative practices when utilizing outlines<\/h2>\n<pLet\u2019s delve into some of the top practices to ponder when employing outlines in your design:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Determine which state to opt for when incorporating an outline<\/li>\n<li>Design your outline with contrast in consideration<\/li>\n<li>Integrate an outline to all interactive elements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Determine which state to opt for when incorporating an outline<\/h3>\n<pYou may ponder whether you should apply an outline to the regular <strong>Focused<\/strong> state of elements or restrict it to the <strong>Focused (keyboard)<\/strong> state exclusively. The concise answer is that it hinges on your design preference.<\/p>\n<pRegardless of your design preference, the process is straightforward:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Opt for the <strong>Focused<\/strong> state if you desire your outline visible on any click, tap, or keyboard navigation<\/li>\n<li>Opt for the<strong> Focused (keyboard) <\/strong>state if you wish your outline accessible for keyboard traversal but prefer your links to forego an outline on clicks or taps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1501px\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/webflow-s3.tenten.co\/2024\/04\/64b948f1158b9500361a48cc_61df3175894d9a319f159288_h3regci_9zp8d2hi4_kftlzpeiekbezte-zd_p6p_hpok6hhgn4lsjaypdy-fewhjzromu-yizfqnznlhrcd6hryp6bfwhq1hrx0sy8okki3vyrzqqtbaxjkr4jp-3o1dfxer85t.png\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"auto\" title=\"64b948f1158b9500361a48cc_61df3175894d9a319f159288_h3regci_9zp8d2hi4_kftlzpeiekbezte-zd_p6p_hpok6hhgn4lsjaypdy-fewhjzromu-yizfqnznlhrcd6hryp6bfwhq1hrx0sy8okki3vyrzqqtbaxjkr4jp-3o1dfxer85t\"><\/div><figcaption>If you wish to display your outline whenever you click, tap, or navigate via keyboard, opt for the <strong>Focused<\/strong> state. Conversely, select the <strong>Focused (keyboard)<\/strong> state if you want keyboard navigation accessibility without links showing an outline upon clicks or taps.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Consider contrast when styling your outline<\/h3>\n<p>While default browser outlines serve their function, they may not always stand out well against specific background colors.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For instance, Safari sets a default blue outline, suitable for white backgrounds but problematic against a blue backdrop. This results in ambiguity when a button shares the same blue hue as the background.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1501px\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/webflow-s3.tenten.co\/2024\/04\/64b948f1158b9500361a48c7_61df31756f008a5502822d36_bnfzqizpma6rnwq4xz4glyzowkmrsfkq36ahci5czyqnvnw8k6atjfa12cvtfbzektthj9c20t0kcg2d8qrvzhh3wv3bbqcqm8aqfu8r_mogfnlpgchfeq1vvxjbguhg-4vnjkfm.png\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"auto\" title=\"64b948f1158b9500361a48c7_61df31756f008a5502822d36_bnfzqizpma6rnwq4xz4glyzowkmrsfkq36ahci5czyqnvnw8k6atjfa12cvtfbzektthj9c20t0kcg2d8qrvzhh3wv3bbqcqm8aqfu8r_mogfnlpgchfeq1vvxjbguhg-4vnjkfm\"><\/div><figcaption>Top: Safari\u2019s default blue browser outline suits light backgrounds. Bottom: The same blue outline blends into a blue background, making it hard to discern.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While applying a default outline to all links in your design is an option, consider how this fits into your overall design&#8217;s various themes and functionalities.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Consider a scenario where you decide to add a blue outline to your buttons. Just like Safari&#8217;s default, the blue outline contrasts well on light or dark backgrounds but vanishes on blue backgrounds.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This is where the benefit of customizing your outline becomes clear. Through classes or combo classes, tweak your outline specifically for buttons in the blue section to ensure ample contrast:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Select the button element<\/li>\n<li>Access the<strong> Style panel<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Toggle the <strong>States<\/strong> menu in the <strong>Selector<\/strong> field dropdown<\/li>\n<li>Opt for the <strong>Focused (keyboard)<\/strong> state<\/li>\n<li>Navigate to <strong>Style panel<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Effects<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Modify the <strong>color<\/strong> of your outline (e.g., from blue to white)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1501px\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/webflow-s3.tenten.co\/2024\/04\/64b948f1158b9500361a48bf_61df31751269404c6d6c4e97_te2-ghad13gpdn3vhah4glhg0ke8heoj0c0xeeie444inbph8s130cuuzf64rdv4-0erg5btdc0cw2ckxdbezrycpi6q98srapqhboksasyul_kqqfbcrmdda5pqw1p4p6ofaysr.png\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"auto\" title=\"64b948f1158b9500361a48bf_61df31751269404c6d6c4e97_te2-ghad13gpdn3vhah4glhg0ke8heoj0c0xeeie444inbph8s130cuuzf64rdv4-0erg5btdc0cw2ckxdbezrycpi6q98srapqhboksasyul_kqqfbcrmdda5pqw1p4p6ofaysr\"><\/div><figcaption>By customizing your outline, you establish your preferred default styling for all links in your design (e.g., a default blue). Adjust your outline to enhance contrast when it blends into certain backgrounds (e.g., white outline around blue section buttons).\u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Useful info: <\/strong>Windows High Contrast Mode empowers users to set their desired outline color for selected text. Windows respects CSS outline values while having the ability to override color settings.\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>Implementing outlines across interactive elements<\/h3>\n<p>While it&#8217;s not mandatory to add outlines to all interactive elements in your design, remember that it significantly affects the keyboard navigation experience for users relying on it. When uncertain, consider adding outlines to interactive elements.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Take a look at Webflow&#8217;s accessible elements list.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Find out more about accessibility:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deque.com\/blog\/give-site-focus-tips-designing-usable-focus-indicators\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guidance on Creating Effective and Usable Focus Indicators<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/WAI\/WCAG21\/Understanding\/focus-visible.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WCAG 2.1: Understanding Success Criterion 2.4.7: Focus Visible<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Without altering the size of an element, use CSS outlines to create a border-like shape around an element\u2019s boundaries, and apply it to focused interactive elements to make your site more accessible for individuals using keyboard navigation.","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4975,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"csco_display_header_overlay":false,"csco_singular_sidebar":"","csco_page_header_type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[284],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-4974","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-layout-design","8":"cs-entry"},"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/webflow.tenten.co\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4974","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/webflow.tenten.co\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/webflow.tenten.co\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/webflow.tenten.co\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/webflow.tenten.co\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4974"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/webflow.tenten.co\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4974\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/webflow.tenten.co\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4975"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/webflow.tenten.co\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4974"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/webflow.tenten.co\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4974"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/webflow.tenten.co\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4974"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}