Writing Accessible Directory Labels
Writing Accessible Directory Labels records a distinct W3C-supported accessible-naming task and keeps implementation mechanics outside the writing guidance.
If a directory needs an accessible name, describe the directory’s purpose or contents concisely instead of repeating “directory.”
Key details
Important caveats
Scope Boundary
This page covers optional directory-name wording; it does not require every directory role to have a name.
Further guidance
Content
Use wording that helps distinguish what the directory contains or is for; omit a name when it would add no useful distinction.
Purpose
A concise purpose-oriented name can help users identify the directory when a label adds useful navigation context.
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.