Using the aria-label attribute
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The aria-label attribute is used to define a string that labels the current element. Use it in cases where a text label is not visible on the screen. If there is visible text labeling the element, use aria-labelledby instead.
This attribute can be used with any typical HTML element; it is not limited to elements that have an ARIA role assigned.
Value
string
Possible effects on user agents and assistive technology
Note: Opinions may differ on how assistive technology should handle this technique. The information provided above is one of those opinions and therefore not normative.
Examples
Example 1: Multiple Labels
In the example below, a button is styled to look like a typical “close” button, with an X in the middle. Since there is nothing indicating that the purpose of the button is to close the dialog, the aria-label attribute is used to provide the label to any assistive technologies.
<button aria-label=“Close“ onclick=“myDialog.close()“>X</button>
Notes
- The most common accessibility API mapping for a label is the accessible name property.
- Attributes, including aria-label declarations, are ignored by most automatic translation services.
Used by ARIA roles
all elements of the base markup
Related ARIA techniques
- Using the aria-labelledby attribute
Elements supporting aria-label
The aria-label attribute should only be used on [...]