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# Enable auto-focus on page alerts preference

# Enable auto-focus on page alerts preference {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
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* Updated March 12, 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Learn more about the Enable auto-focus on page alerts accessibility preference.

The purpose of this preference is to ensure alerts are immediately accessible by automatically moving keyboard focus to them when they appear.
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| Detail | Description |
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| Feature | Automatically shifts focus to any page alert as soon as it appears. |
| Why this feature matters | Page alerts often contain critical information such as errors, warnings, or confirmations that users need to act on immediately. Without auto-focus, these alerts can be missed, especially when relying on screen readers or keyboard navigation. Auto-focus ensures alerts are brought to attention instantly, reducing the risk of missed notifications. |
| Who benefits | * Keyboard-only users: focus moves directly to the alert, eliminating multiple tab steps. * Screen reader users: alerts become immediately discoverable without extra navigation. * Anyone looking to improve speed and reduce errors by prioritizing critical alerts. {#enable-auto-focus-on-page-alerts__ul_zxy_xhh_2gc} |
[Table 1. Preference details]

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