Structural Element - Definition/description list
- WAVE Category: Structural Element
- WAVE Structural Element: Definition/description list
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WAVE Category
Structural Elements
WAVE Error
Definition/description list
What It Means
A definition/description list (
<dl>element) is present.Why It Matters
Definition lists (called description lists in HTML5) present the descriptions for terms or name/value pairs. Users of many assistive technologies can navigate by and within lists.
What To Do
Ensure that the list is appropriate for the context (it is used for definitions or name/value pairs) and that definition terms (
<dt>) and descriptions (<dd>) are provided.The Algorithm... in English
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<dl>element 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
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- [INCLUDE Contributor N]