Tooltip
Contextual popup triggered by hover or focus. Must be keyboard accessible and dismissible.
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Accordion
A disclosure pattern made of headers that expand or collapse content. Must be keyboard operable with correct ARIA roles and states.
Carousel
A rotating banner of content. Often problematic for accessibility: ensure keyboard control, visible focus, pause/stop, and proper semantics.
Dialog (Modal)
An overlay that requires user interaction before returning to the main UI. Must trap focus, label the dialog, and provide accessible dismissal.
Device Independence
A property of interfaces that can be used with a variety of inputs (keyboard, touch, voice, switch), not requiring a specific device.
Disclosure
A pattern to show or hide additional content, typically via a button that toggles aria-expanded and controls a region.
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