ARIA hidden
- WAVE Category: ARIA
- WAVE ARIA: ARIA hidden
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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_hidden
WAVE Category
ARIA
WAVE Error
ARIA hidden
What It Means
Content is hidden with ARIA.
Why It Matters
Content hidden with aria-hidden="true" is not presented to screen reader users.
What To Do
Ensure the content is intended to be hidden from screen reader users. The hidden content must not contain any navigable elements (such as links or form controls).
The Algorithm... in English
An element with aria-hidden="true" is present.
Standards and Guidelines
Example of a DOM Snippet Generated From WAVE Tool
Screenshots of Accessibility Pattern in Use
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Description/text for image
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Credits/Authors
- @Rabia2219
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