Text alternatives · WCAG 2.0 Level A
Frames must have an accessible name
Ensure <iframe> and <frame> elements have an accessible name.
What it means
The frame-title rule flags elements that fail this check. It maps to WCAG success criterion 4.1.2.
Who it affects
People who are blind or have low vision and use screen readers, and anyone whose images fail to load.
How to fix it
Add a title attribute to each iframe that describes its content.
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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: frame-title.
Quick answers
What does the axe rule "frame-title" check?
Ensure <iframe> and <frame> elements have an accessible name.
How do I fix "Frames must have an accessible name"?
Add a title attribute to each iframe that describes its content.
Who is affected by frame-title failures?
People who are blind or have low vision and use screen readers, and anyone whose images fail to load.
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