Description
Make it easier for users to operate functionality through various inputs beyond keyboard.
Questions & Answers
When short on space, can we add better link descriptions in the code and leave the link UI as-is?
I understand links need to be read by screen readers but sometimes really good descriptions don’t fit. Can we just add better descriptions in the code and leave the UI as-is? Example: Read more vs Read more about accessibility
- link text
- links
Why do desktop interactive components need a minimum target size?
My web content is for desktop only, not for touchscreen mobile devices. Why do the interactive elements still need to be a minimum target size?
- pointer
- target size
- touch screen
Are Drag and Drop functions allowed by WCAG?
Am I allowed to use drag and drop functions?
- drag and drop
- keyboard
- wcag
How do I prevent user errors on my website?
How do I prevent user errors on my website?
- errors
- forms
- labels
- user experience
What is motion actuation, and how does it affect web accessibility?
What is motion actuation, and how does it affect web accessibility?
- mobile
- motion
- wcag
In web accessibility, what are concurrent input mechanisms?
What are concurrent input mechanisms, and how do they affect web accessibility?
- keyboard
- mouse
- pointer
- touchscreen
Should visible labels and accessible names match exactly?
I have a button with a visible label of "Send" and an accessible name of "Submit," which means basically the same thing. Does the visible label need to match the accessible name exactly?
- accessible name
- visible labels
What is pointer cancellation?
What is pointer cancellation?
- manual testing
- pointer
- pointer cancellation
When should I use aria-label?
How do I properly use an aria-label?
- accessible name
- aria
- aria attributes
- aria-label