Matan · WCAG · Operable

Button names

WCAG 4.1.2: buttons must have an accessible name (Name, Role, Value).

Pass condition in our engine: Buttons have an accessible name.

1. Problem description

Icon-only close and menu buttons frequently have no text and no aria-label. role=button on a div inherits the same requirement.

2. Most common causes

  • SVG icons without title/aria-label.
  • A <div role=button> wrapping an empty span.

3. How to fix it

  1. Add visible text or aria-label on every <button> and role=button.
  2. Prefer a real <button> over a clickable div.

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