Quick Reference
Element Code: AC-003
Issue: Button has no accessible text describing its action
Impact: Screen reader users cannot understand button purpose
Fix: Add visible text, aria-label, or accessible image alt text
Detection: axe DevTools, WAVE, Lighthouse
What Is This Issue?
Buttons without discernible text fail to communicate their purpose to assistive technology users. This includes icon-only buttons, buttons with only images, and buttons with no content.
Common Examples
- Search button with only a magnifying glass icon
- Close button with only an X icon
- Navigation buttons with only arrow icons
- Social media share buttons with only brand icons
How to Fix This Issue
Add aria-label
Add Visually Hidden Text
TL;DR (The Simple Version)
Your buttons don't have text describing what they do. Icon-only buttons need aria-label or hidden text so screen readers can announce their purpose.
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