Information that assistive technologies must be able to determine for interactive components to ensure operability.
The computed name exposed to assistive technologies for an element, derived from label, aria-label, aria-labelledby, or text content.
Supplemental help text associated with an element, often via aria-describedby, that provides additional guidance beyond the accessible name.
A specification that defines roles, states, and properties to improve accessibility of complex UI when native semantics are insufficient.
An area of the page that notifies assistive technologies about dynamic updates. Use sparingly with polite or assertive announcements.
Text associated with an input that communicates its purpose. Implement with <label for> or ARIA labelling.
Page sections identified by semantic elements or ARIA roles (main, navigation, complementary, banner, contentinfo) for quick navigation.
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