WCAG 2.1 · Level AA · Perceivable
WCAG 1.4.13 — Content on Hover or Focus
Tooltips and popovers triggered by hover/focus must be dismissable, hoverable, and persistent.
WCAG 1.4.13 at a glance
Level AA · Principle: Perceivable · Added in WCAG 2.1. Level AA is the conformance target for the ADA, EAA, and Section 508.
What it means
Tooltips and popovers triggered by hover/focus must be dismissable, hoverable, and persistent.
Who it helps
Low-vision users (who zoom and need to move over the content) and keyboard users.
Common failures
- Tooltips that vanish when you move toward them
- No way to dismiss a popover with Escape
How to meet WCAG 1.4.13
- Keep hover/focus content visible until dismissed
- Allow pointer to move onto it; support Escape
How to test it
Manual.