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# Overview

> Discover the accessibility features in Fern documentation, including keyboard navigation, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 AA color contrast enforcement, and screen reader support.

Fern docs use semantic HTML and [ARIA attributes](https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/aria/) to support screen readers and keyboard navigation.

#### Feedback

Reach out to [support@buildwithfern.com](mailto:support@buildwithfern.com) to report accessibility issues or suggest improvements.

## Keyboard navigation

All interactive elements support keyboard navigation using `Tab`, `Enter`, and `Space` keys. See [keyboard shortcuts](/learn/docs/accessibility/keyboard-shortcuts#interactive-elements) for the complete list.

## Dialogs and panels

Dialogs and panels in Fern docs are designed for [keyboard accessibility](/learn/docs/accessibility/keyboard-shortcuts#interactive-elements). Focus is trapped within open dialogs to prevent navigation outside the dialog, and the search dialog supports full keyboard navigation with arrow keys.

## Color contrast

Fern automatically enforces [WCAG 2.1 AA](https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG21/quickref/#contrast-minimum) color contrast ratios to ensure text and interactive elements are readable for all users:

* **Normal text**: 4.5:1 minimum ([WCAG AA](https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG21/quickref/#contrast-minimum))
* **UI elements**: 3:1 minimum
* **Enhanced**: 7:1 when feasible ([WCAG AAA](https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG21/quickref/#contrast-enhanced))

When you [configure colors in your `docs.yml` file](/learn/docs/configuration/site-level-settings#colors-configuration), Fern validates accent colors. If your accent color doesn't meet the minimum contrast ratio against your background color, Fern will:

1. Display a warning during `fern check` validation
2. Automatically adjust the accent color at runtime to meet WCAG AA standards
3. Attempt to further adjust toward WCAG AAA (7:1) when possible

> Discover the accessibility features in Fern documentation, including keyboard navigation, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 AA color contrast enforcement, and screen reader support.