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ARIA expanded

  • WAVE Category: ARIA
  • WAVE ARIA: ARIA expanded

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  • Example of a DOM Snippet Generated From WAVE Tool
  • Screenshots of Accessibility Pattern in Use
  • Credits/Authors

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This content added 2026-03-23. Check for updated guidance at: https://wave.webaim.org/api/docs?format=html#aria_expanded

WAVE Category

ARIA

WAVE Error

ARIA expanded

What It Means

An aria-expanded attribute is present.

Why It Matters

The aria-expanded attribute indicates the status of content that can be expanded and collapsed.

What To Do

Ensure that aria-expanded is used correctly (typically on a button that controls expandable content) and that the value (true or false) reflects the expansion state.

The Algorithm... in English

An element with an aria-expanded attribute is present.

Standards and Guidelines

Example of a DOM Snippet Generated From WAVE Tool

[HTML snippet showing the problematic code structure that WAVE detected]

Screenshots of Accessibility Pattern in Use

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Description/text for image

[INSERT IMAGE HERE]

Credits/Authors

  • @Rabia2219
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