ARIA expanded
- WAVE Category: ARIA
- WAVE ARIA: ARIA expanded
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- 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
Screenshots of Accessibility Pattern in Use
1. Descriptive Title for Screenshot Set 1
Description/text for image
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Credits/Authors
- @Rabia2219
- [INCLUDE Contributor 2]
- [INCLUDE Contributor N]