Quick Reference
Element Code: AC-036
Issue: role="text" on containers with interactive children
Impact: Hides interactive elements
Fix: Remove role="text"
Detection: axe DevTools
What Is This Issue?
role="text" should not be used on containers with focusable elements.
Why This Matters
Interactive elements become hidden.
How to Fix
- Remove role="text"
Tools
- axe DevTools: Role validation
TL;DR
Do not use role="text" on containers with interactive elements.
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