Roles

Description A browser or application window. Elements with this role have a window-like behavior in a graphical user interface (GUI) context, regardless of whether they are implemented as a native window in the operating system, or merely as a section of the document styled to look like a window. Note: In the description of this role,…

A region that contains mostly site-oriented content, rather than page-specific content. A region that contains mostly site-oriented content, rather than page-specific content. Description A region that contains mostly site-oriented content, rather than page-specific content. Site-oriented content typically includes things such as the logo or identity of the site sponsor, and a site-specific search tool. A…

A section of a page that consists of a composition that forms an independent part of a document, page, or site. Description A section of a page that consists of a composition that forms an independent part of a document, page, or site. An article is not a navigational landmark, but may be nested to…

A type of live region where new information is added in meaningful order and old information may disappear. Description A type of live region where new information is added in meaningful order and old information may disappear. See related marquee. Examples include chat logs, messaging history, game log, or an error log. In contrast to other live…

Description A single item in a list or directory. Authors MUST ensure elements with role listitem are contained in, or owned by, an element with the role list or group. ROle=Listitem Example Pseudo-list with ‘list’ and ‘list-item’ roles Characteristics Superclass Role Subclass Roles Required Context Role Supported States and Properties Inherited States and Properties Name…

A widget that allows the user to select one or more items from a list of choices. Description A widget that allows the user to select one or more items from a list of choices. See related combobox and list. Items within the list are static and, unlike standard HTML select elements, may contain images. List boxes…