Frames must have a unique title attribute

Serious

What is the problem?

The frame-title-unique rule ensures that each <iframe> and <frame> element has a unique title attribute.

Impacted Groups

Blind
Deafblind
Mobility

Why is this important?

Screen reader users rely on titles to understand the context of content within frames. If titles are not unique or missing, screen readers may have difficulty identifying and navigating between different frames, making it harder for users to access the information they need.

How to solve this issue

To fix this issue, provide a unique and descriptive title attribute for each <iframe> and <frame> element. This helps screen readers identify and announce the content of each frame, improving the overall user experience for people with disabilities.

Rule Information

Rule ID

frame-title-unique

Severity

Serious

Manual Review Required

Yes

Rule Group

WCAG 2.0 Level A & AA Rules

Guidelines

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

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