ARIA: definition role
The definition
ARIA role indicates the element is a definition of a term or concept.
Description
The definition
ARIA role can be included on an element that is a definition of a term or concept, similar to the native <dfn>
element. To associate the definition with the term
being defined, and to provide an accessible name, reference the term being defined with role="term"
, using aria-labelledby
.
html
<p>
<span role="term">Mansplaining</span>,
<span role="definition">
a portmanteau of "man" and "explain", is the patronizing act of explaining
without being asked to do so, to someone already learned on the topic, often
after someone has already explained it
</span>.
</p>
Note: Instead of a <span>
with the term
and definition
roles, use the <dfn>
element. Always use native element if available.
html
<p>
<dfn>Mansplaining</dfn>, a portmanteau of "man" and "explain", is the
patronizing act of explaining without being asked to do so, to someone already
learned on the topic, often after someone has already explained it.
</p>
Specifications
Specification |
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Accessible Rich Internet Applications (WAI-ARIA) # definition |
See Also
- The
term
role - The
<dfn>
element - The
<dd>
element - The
<dl>
element - The
<dt>
element