Writing Accessible Application Labels
Writing Accessible Application Labels records a distinct W3C-supported accessible-naming task and keeps implementation mechanics outside the writing guidance.
Give an application region a concise name that distinguishes its function or purpose; do not simply write “application” into the label.
Key details
Important caveats
Scope Boundary
This page covers the wording of an application role’s accessible name, not whether an application role is appropriate or how it is implemented.
Further guidance
Content
Put the most distinguishing words early and name what the application region is for, especially when more than one named region could appear.
Purpose
A useful application label helps users distinguish the region from other named areas or widgets.
Sources and evidence
Sources are shown with the role they play in this guide. Historical or style-sensitive claims are kept within the evidence boundary described above.
- Providing Accessible Names and Descriptions — W3C WAI ARIA APG (opens in a new tab)W3C Web Accessibility Initiative · W3C WAI-ARIA Authoring Practices guidance for descriptive accessible names, visible labels, and button/control naming.