Forms · WCAG 2.0 Level A
Select element must have an accessible name
Ensure select element has an accessible name.
What it means
The select-name rule flags elements that fail this check. It maps to WCAG success criterion 4.1.2.
Who it affects
Screen reader users, voice control users and people with cognitive disabilities filling in forms.
How to fix it
Give every <select> a label.
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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: select-name.
Quick answers
What does the axe rule "select-name" check?
Ensure select element has an accessible name.
How do I fix "Select element must have an accessible name"?
Give every <select> a label.
Who is affected by select-name failures?
Screen reader users, voice control users and people with cognitive disabilities filling in forms.
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