Show all buttons without the need to hover preference

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title: Show all buttons without the need to hover preference
description: Learn more about the Show all buttons without the need to hover accessibility preference.
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topic_type: concept
last_updated: "2026-09-10"
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breadcrumb: [Configure accessibility preferences, Preferences, Use, Next Experience UI, Configure UIs and portals, Configure user experiences]
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# Show all buttons without the need to hover preference

Learn more about the Show all buttons without the need to hover accessibility preference.

\[Omitted image "coral-pref-no-hover.png"\] Alt text: Show all buttons without the need to hover accessibility preference.

The purpose of this preference is to improve discoverability and usability.

Learn more about this preference from the following tutorial:

\[Omitted video\] Description: Show all buttons without the need to hover

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Detail

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Description

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Feature

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Makes all interactive elements visible and discoverable. Visible controls remove guesswork and help users confidently take action.

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Who benefits

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-   Screen reader users
-   Keyboard only navigators
-   Anyone unfamiliar with hidden UI patterns

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Activated

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Deactivated

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All buttons and interactive elements are visible without needing to hover.

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Some buttons or elements are hidden until hovered over.

\[Omitted image "a11y-pref-hover-off.png"\] Alt text: All menu with buttons displayed only with hover.

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