Questions & Answers
How can I test for character key shortcuts?
How can I test for character key shortcuts?
- character key
- keyboard
- manual auditing
- shortcuts
Does the level one heading tag on a page need to be visible to the eye and to screen readers?
I'm working on using headings to help make my website easier for screen reader users to navigate a page. Do I need to have both a visible <h1> heading and an <h1> tag that a screen reader can recognize?
- headings
- html
- page structure
What are description lists?
What are description lists and when should I use them?
- description lists
- html
- lists
Where should keyboard focus go in modals?
When a user opens a modal, where should focus go?
- focus
- keyboard
- manual auditing
- modal
What are the differences between label, aria-label, aria-labelledby and aria-describedby?
There appear to be several ways to put a label on items in order for them to be accessible for users of screen readers or other assistive technologies. Which method of labeling should I use?
- accessible name
- aria
- aria attributes
- aria-label
- form
- form input labels
- form labels
- forms
- html
- label
Can a link/anchor element still be accessible without an href?
Can a link built with an anchor element still be accessible without an href?
- href
- html
- links
Is it compliant to have the same link present twice, as both an image and as text?
Is it considered accessible to have an image that acts as a link, followed by text that links to the same location?
- accessibility tree
- best practices
- links
- wcag
When should I use required vs. aria-required?
In a form field, when should I use required vs. aria-required?
- aria
- aria attributes
- form
- html
How do I ensure my translated website is still accessible?
There are so many translation services and tools out there. How do I make sure that my website is still accessible in languages other than English?
- aria
- html
- images
- text
- translations