How can I improve focus outlines to meet WCAG while matching my theme?

Asked on Aug 11, 2025

1 Answer

To improve focus outlines for accessibility while matching your theme, you can customize Bootstrap's default focus styles using CSS. This ensures that your site remains accessible and visually consistent.

<!-- BEGIN COPY / PASTE -->
        <style>
            :focus {
                outline: 3px solid #ffcc00; /* Custom color to match your theme */
                outline-offset: 2px; /* Adds space between the element and the outline */
            }
        </style>
        <!-- END COPY / PASTE -->

Additional Comment:

Use a color with sufficient contrast against the background to meet WCAG guidelines.
The `outline-offset` property helps make the outline more visible.
Test the focus styles across different elements (e.g., buttons, links) to ensure consistency.

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