| Rule ID |
List 2 |
| Conformance |
Required |
| Definition |
When appropriate, a list container element (ul, ol, [role="list"] should include a label that describes the purpose or contents of the list. |
| Purpose |
- Assistive technologies use labels on
ul and ol elements, and elements with [role="list"] attributes to help screen reader users understand the purpose or contents of lists.
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| Conformance |
Required |
| WCAG Success Criteria |
Success Criterion 2.4.6 Headings and Labels
Other Related Success Criterion:
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| Rule Category |
Color/Content |
| Rule Scope |
Element |
| Techniques |
- Use the
aria-labelledby attribute to add a label to a list container element to reference the id(s) of one or more elements on the page that describe its contents.
- Use the
aria-label attribute to add a label to a list container element to provide an explicit text description of its contents.
- The
title attribute can also be used to add a label to a list container element to provide an explicit text description of its contents.
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