WAI-ARIA attribute mismatch

Compliance Data & User Impact

User Impact: Major

60% Complete

Disabilities Affected:

  • blindness
  • deafblindness

WCAG Version:
2

WCAG Levels:

  • A

WCAG Guidelines:

Solution Techniques:

Automated Test Accuracy:
High

Check1st Severity:
2

DRRSAG Designations:

  • state
  • relationship
  • description

How to Fix the Problem

Remove the ARIA attribute or use a different ARIA attribute according to the specification.

The Algorithm, in Simple Terms

The engine is searching for ARIA attributes that do not match the associated role. For example aria-checked=“true” cannot be used on an image element

Why Is it Important?

Assistive tools, such as screen readers will fail to announce the proper use of the element