Deprecated ARIA roles must not be used

Minor

What is the problem?

The "aria-deprecated-role" rule ensures that elements do not use outdated ARIA roles.

Impacted Groups

Blind
Deafblind
Mobility

Why is this important?

Using deprecated ARIA roles can lead to inconsistent and unreliable behavior of assistive technologies. This can hinder users' ability to access and understand web content, especially those who rely on screen readers.

How to solve this issue

To address this issue, use only current and supported ARIA roles. This ensures that assistive technologies can correctly interpret the elements and provide an accurate user experience.

Rule Information

Rule ID

aria-deprecated-role

Severity

Minor

Manual Review Required

No

Rule Group

WCAG 2.0 Level A & AA Rules

Guidelines

  • WCAG 2.1 (A)
  • WCAG 2.0 (A)
  • WCAG 2.2 (A)
  • EN 301 549

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