Best practices
Disabled states
Why are disabled states challenging for users, and which alternatives should you choose to ensure good accessibility?
Updated February 5, 2026
Disabled states can be difficult to perceive and understand. Nav has written a thorough article that explains why they are challenging, and which alternatives should be used instead.
We recommend avoiding disabled states, and instead following the guidance and solutions described in the article.
Read the article aboutdisabled states on aksel.nav.noEdit this page on github.com (opens in a new tab)