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UI Semantics

Also known as: User Interface Semantics, Interface Semantics

The meaningful properties and roles of user interface elements that go beyond their visual appearance, including what an element does, how it can be interacted with, and its relationship to other elements. UI semantics are essential for accessibility because assistive technologies depend on this information to convey the purpose and behaviour of interface elements to users with disabilities. When UI semantics are missing or incorrect, screen readers and other tools cannot properly communicate the interface to users.

Category: User Interface Design · Accessibility Concepts · Semantic Web

Related: Accessibility API · Accessibility Metadata · Screen Reader · WAI-ARIA

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