ARIA · WCAG 2.0 Level A
ARIA roles used must conform to valid values
Ensure all elements with a role attribute use a valid value.
What it means
The aria-roles rule flags elements that fail this check. It maps to WCAG success criterion 4.1.2.
Who it affects
Screen reader and voice control users, who depend on ARIA roles and attributes being valid.
How to fix it
Use only valid, non-abstract ARIA roles, spelled correctly.
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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-roles.
Quick answers
What does the axe rule "aria-roles" check?
Ensure all elements with a role attribute use a valid value.
How do I fix "ARIA roles used must conform to valid values"?
Use only valid, non-abstract ARIA roles, spelled correctly.
Who is affected by aria-roles failures?
Screen reader and voice control users, who depend on ARIA roles and attributes being valid.
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