What Is the ARIA Required Attributes Violation?
Ensures elements with ARIA roles have all required attributes.
| WCAG Criterion | 4.1.2 |
| Impact | critical |
| axe-core Rule ID | aria-required-attr |
| WCAG Principle | Robust |
How to Fix ARIA Required Attributes
Add missing ARIA attributes for the role used. For example, a role="combobox" requires aria-expanded. Check the WAI-ARIA specification for required attributes per role.
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The ARIA Required Attributes violation impacts users who rely on assistive technologies including:
- Screen reader users (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack)
- Keyboard-only users who cannot use a mouse
- Users with cognitive disabilities who rely on clear structure
Approximately 1 in 4 adults in the United States has some type of disability. Fixing this violation improves access for millions of users.
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