ARIA · WCAG 2.0 Level A
ARIA progressbar nodes must have an accessible name
Ensure every ARIA progressbar node has an accessible name.
What it means
The aria-progressbar-name rule flags elements that fail this check. It maps to WCAG success criterion 1.1.1.
Who it affects
Screen reader and voice control users, who depend on ARIA roles and attributes being valid.
How to fix it
Use native HTML elements where possible. If you use ARIA, use only valid roles and attributes, with allowed values, on elements that support them.
Check it on your site
Run a free scan. If this rule fails, the results list the affected elements. Deque, which maintains axe-core, also documents this rule in detail: Deque University: aria-progressbar-name.
Quick answers
What does the axe rule "aria-progressbar-name" check?
Ensure every ARIA progressbar node has an accessible name.
How do I fix "ARIA progressbar nodes must have an accessible name"?
Use native HTML elements where possible. If you use ARIA, use only valid roles and attributes, with allowed values, on elements that support them.
Who is affected by aria-progressbar-name failures?
Screen reader and voice control users, who depend on ARIA roles and attributes being valid.
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