Keep keyboard focus visible around sticky banners

What to change

Request a layout in which keyboard users can see the focused control while persistent page furniture is present.

A worked example

Illustrative example

A visitor tabs to the contact link near the page bottom while a preference banner is open. The link remains visible and its focus is identifiable.

How to check the result

Accept when all actionable destinations can be located visually throughout the keyboard journey, including beneath headers, banners and fixed footers.

A mistake to avoid

Testing only after dismissing banners misses the exact state that many first-time visitors encounter.

Your action checklist

Use these checks to prepare a discussion with your team or supplier. Tick a check when you have recorded the decision or evidence, rather than when a feature has simply been promised.

Decisions to recordLeave the banner open and tab through the entire visible page, including controls near the bottom. Record any destination completely hidden behind it.Repeat at enlarged zoom and on a small laptop window. Ask the supplier to demonstrate how the page makes space or scrolls appropriately.Dismiss the banner and repeat a few affected controls. Confirm the fix works in both states without leaving a large blank area that disrupts navigation.

Evidence, open questions and decisionsNext action and responsible role

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