ARIA alert or live region
- WAVE Category: ARIA
- WAVE ARIA: ARIA alert or live region
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This content added 2026-03-19. Check for updated guidance at: https://wave.webaim.org/api/docs?format=html#aria_live_region
WAVE Category
ARIA
WAVE Error
ARIA alert or live region
What It Means
An ARIA alert role or live region is present.
Why It Matters
ARIA live regions and alerts can be used to dynamically inform screen reader users of content updates.
What To Do
Ensure the live region is properly tested and presents important, succinct content updates. A live region should not be used if focus is set to the updated page element.
The Algorithm... in English
A role="alert", role="alertdialog", or aria-live attribute is present.
Standards and Guidelines
Example of a DOM Snippet Generated From WAVE Tool
Screenshots of of Accessibility Pattern in Use
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Credits/Authors
- @Rabia2219
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