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Stable
Extension Since v0.6.0

Accessibility Fixes

Improves ARIA attributes of Breakdance forms, external links, shape dividers and icon-only buttons.

Topics: Accessibility

Highlights

Labels for icon-only buttons
Form fields with correct ARIA
Shape dividers hidden from screen readers
Accessible form selects

Accessibility

Fills gaps in the markup Breakdance renders out of the box.

Privacy

No external requests.

Live demo

See it in action

Everything below is the real element, configured in Breakdance. Try it with your keyboard, zoom in, or open the page on your phone.

What changes

Fixes on top of the Breakdance markup

The extension adds what screen readers need where the default output falls short. Nothing changes visually.

Accessibility Fixes compared to the default output
AreaWithout the extensionWith Accessibility Fixes
Icon-only buttonsSearch and close buttons without a nameButtons get a descriptive label
Form fieldsRequired state and errors not exposedCorrect ARIA attributes on fields
Form selectsNative select styled inconsistentlyAccessible select styling that follows the field colors
Shape dividersDecorative SVGs read outHidden from assistive technology
External linksNo hint that a new tab opensHint added without overwriting existing labels