The name a screen reader announces for a button, link, or field, worked out from its visible text, an added label, or an alt description. Every control needs one so users know what it does.
Synonyms
- computed name
Related terms
In plain words
- what a screen reader calls a button or field
- the spoken name of a control
Usage example
The icon button looked fine but had no accessible name, so screen readers just announced 'button'.
Don't confuse with…
- aria labelAn aria label is one way to set an accessible name; the accessible name is the final result, which can also come from visible text or other sources.
Categories
- Accessibility