Focus Order Visualizer
Visualize tab/focus order of HTML elements
Focus Order Visualizer is a free online tool from BrowserUtils that visualize tab/focus order of html elements. It runs entirely in your browser — your data never leaves your device. No account required.
How to use Focus Order Visualizer
- 1 Paste or type your input into the editor above.
- 2 The tool processes your data instantly — right in your browser, with nothing sent to a server.
- 3 Copy the result with one click or continue editing your input.
About Focus Order Visualizer
Free online focus order visualizer. Paste HTML to see the tab order of interactive elements and identify accessibility issues with focus management. This tool runs entirely in your browser — your data is never sent to a server. Just paste your input, get instant results, and copy with one click. No sign-up or installation required.
Focus Order Visualizer specs
- Runtime
- 100% client-side (browser)
- Built on
- WCAG 2.2 contrast formulas (relative luminance per W3C spec) and ARIA 1.2 role mappings
- Cost
- Free — no account, no rate limits, no usage caps
- Browser support
- Chrome 90+, Firefox 88+, Safari 14+, Edge 90+
- Part of
- 299 developer tools on BrowserUtils (100% client-side)
Questions
What is focus order and why does it matter?
Focus order is the sequence in which interactive elements receive focus when a user presses the Tab key. A logical focus order that follows the visual layout is essential for keyboard-only users and screen reader users to navigate a page efficiently.
Why should I avoid positive tabindex values?
Positive tabindex values (e.g., tabindex="5") override the natural DOM order and create a custom focus sequence that is hard to maintain and often confusing. Use tabindex="0" to make elements focusable in DOM order, or tabindex="-1" for programmatic focus only.
How do I use the focus order visualizer?
Paste your HTML into the input field and the tool will number each interactive element in the order it receives focus. You can visually confirm whether the tab sequence matches the intended reading order of the page.
What elements are included in the default focus order?
By default, links (<a> with href), buttons, form inputs, textareas, selects, and any element with tabindex="0" are included in the tab order. Non-interactive elements like <div> and <span> are skipped unless given a tabindex.
Does this focus order visualizer store my HTML?
No. All processing happens in your browser. The HTML you paste is never sent to a server or stored anywhere.
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