ARIA treeitem nodes should have an accessible name

Serious

What is the problem?

The aria-treeitem-name rule ensures that every ARIA treeitem has a clear and accessible name.

Impacted Groups

Blind
Low Vision
Mobility

Why is this important?

Screen reader users rely on these names to understand the structure and content of tree-like structures, such as navigation menus or file systems. Without clear names, users may struggle to navigate and find the information they need.

How to solve this issue

To fix this, provide a clear and descriptive name for each ARIA tree item using either the aria-label, aria-labelledby or title attribute. This will help screen reader users understand the purpose and content of each item.

Rule Information

Rule ID

aria-treeitem-name

Severity

Serious

Manual Review Required

Yes

Rule Group

Best Practices Rules

Guidelines

  • Best Practice

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