Certain ARIA roles must contain particular children
What is the problem?
The aria-required-children rule ensures that ARIA elements with specific roles have the necessary child elements to function correctly.
Impacted Groups
Why is this important?
If ARIA elements lack their required child elements, screen reader users may not be able to interact with them properly. This can prevent them from accessing important information or completing necessary tasks on the website.
How to solve this issue
To fix this issue, ensure that ARIA elements have the correct child elements with the appropriate ARIA roles. For example, an element with the combobox role requires a child element that has the role textbox or searchbox. This will allow screen reader users to understand the purpose of the element and interact with it as intended.
Rule Information
Rule ID
aria-required-children
Severity
Manual Review Required
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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