Accessibility · Senior · Question 56 of 75
When is aria-roledescription a bad idea?
- 1When it replaces a clear standard role with a made-up term
- 2When the element also has a visible label next to it
- 3When it is used in a language other than English on a page
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Correct answer: When it replaces a clear standard role with a made-up term
Explanation
It overrides the spoken role, so a button stops being "button" and users lose their mental model. It's very rarely needed.