When should I use the ARIA “section” role?
Question
When should I use the ARIA "section" role?
Answer
You should avoid using the "section" role. Ideally, native HTML should be used whenever possible but if you have a custom component and need to communicate the role, a specific ARIA role appropriate for the component should be used.
To learn more about implementing ARIA roles, check out the Widgets course from Accessible Web.
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