Writing Accessible Feed Labels
Writing Accessible Feed Labels records a distinct W3C-supported interface-content task while keeping implementation mechanics outside the writing guidance.
Give a feed a concise name that identifies the collection or stream as a whole, separate from its individual article labels.
Key details
Important caveats
Scope Boundary
This page covers naming the feed container; the distinguishing labels of individual feed articles are a separate writing task.
Further guidance
Content
Write the feed label to identify the collection or stream as a whole, such as activity updates or recent articles, without repeating the labels of its individual articles.
Practical Application
Name the feed container for the collection or stream as a whole, keeping that label separate from the names of individual articles.
Purpose
A clear feed name gives the dynamic collection a stable purpose and distinguishes it from other regions or feeds on the page.
Reader Check
Would the feed name remain meaningful as articles change, and does it distinguish this stream from other page regions?
Worked Example
Example: Use “Recent activity” for the feed container while individual items retain their own article labels.
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.
- Feed Pattern — WAI-ARIA Authoring Practices Guide (opens in a new tab)World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) · W3C APG guidance for accessible naming of a feed and distinguishing accessible labels for the articles within it.