Button Role
ARIA role for clickable elements that trigger actions. Prefer native <button> elements when possible.
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Slider Role
ARIA role for range input controls, requiring aria-valuenow and keyboard increment/decrement support.
Switch Role
ARIA role for on/off toggle controls, similar to checkbox but representing state rather than selection.
Toolbar Role
ARIA role for grouping interactive controls, typically with arrow key navigation.
Accessible Name
The computed name exposed to assistive technologies for an element, derived from label, aria-label, aria-labelledby, or text content.
Accessible Description
Supplemental help text associated with an element, often via aria-describedby, that provides additional guidance beyond the accessible name.
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