ARIA dialog and alertdialog nodes should have an accessible name

Serious

What is the problem?

The aria-dialog-name rule ensures that elements with the ARIA role dialog or alertdialog have a clear and accessible name.

Impacted Groups

Blind
Low Vision
Mobility

Why is this important?

Screen reader users rely on names to understand the purpose and content of dialogs. Without a clear name, users may miss important information or be unable to interact with the dialog correctly.

How to solve this issue

To fix this issue, provide a descriptive name for each dialog using the aria-label or aria-labelledby attribute. This will help screen reader users understand the dialog's purpose and navigate the content effectively.

Rule Information

Rule ID

aria-dialog-name

Severity

Serious

Manual Review Required

Yes

Rule Group

Best Practices Rules

Guidelines

  • Best Practice

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