ARIA label
- WAVE Category: ARIA
- WAVE ARIA: ARIA label
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This content added 2026-02-26. Check for updated guidance at: https://wave.webaim.org/api/docs?format=html#aria_label
WAVE Category
ARIA
WAVE Error
ARIA label
What It Means
An aria-label or aria-labelledby attribute is present.
Why It Matters
ARIA labels define accessible names to be read by screen readers for interface elements. They may be used when HTML associations (label, alternative text, etc.) are not sufficient.
What To Do
Ensure the aria-label value or element referenced by aria-labelledby provides a descriptive, accurate label. When possible, use standard HTML
<label>or other markup to make the association.The Algorithm... in English
An aria-label or aria-labelledby attribute is present.
Standards and Guidelines
Example of a DOM Snippet Generated From WAVE Tool
Screenshots of Accessibility Pattern in Use
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1. Descriptive Title for Screenshot Set 2
Descriptoin/text for image
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Credits/Authors
- @Rabia2219
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