Writing Accessible Menubar Labels
Writing Accessible Menubar Labels records a distinct W3C APG-supported wording task while keeping implementation mechanics outside the writing guidance.
Give a menubar a concise name that identifies the purpose of its command set and distinguishes it from other menubars.
Key details
Important caveats
Scope Boundary
This page covers the menubar container name; individual menu-item text, submenu behavior, and keyboard navigation are separate concerns.
Further guidance
Content
Label a menubar by the purpose or command set it provides, using wording that distinguishes it from other menubars on the page or in the application.
Purpose
A purpose-based menubar name gives screen-reader users context before they move through the contained menu items.
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.
- Menu and Menubar Pattern — WAI-ARIA Authoring Practices Guide (opens in a new tab)World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) · W3C APG guidance for accessible naming of menubars and their purpose.