Accessibility Rules

The AudioEye Testing SDK currently ships with 180 rules. Each rule corresponds to a WCAG success criterion or a closely related best practice. The pages linked below mirror the metadata that aetest describe <ruleCode> returns at runtime — the same data that surfaces on every issue's helpUrl (https://developer.audioeye.com/rules/{ruleCode}).

These pages are regenerated from @audioeye/a11y-rules on every docs build, so they always match the rule set the SDK currently runs.

WCAG level A

• Aria_Attribute_Invalid — Invalid ARIA attribute detected (4.1.2 Name, Role, Value)
• Aria_DescribedBy_Invalid — Element uses an invalid target Id for the aria-describedby attribute (4.1.2 Name, Role, Value)
• Aria_Label_TextContent_MisMatch — Accessible name does not match visible text (2.5.3 Label in Name)
• Aria_LabelledBy_Invalid — Element uses an invalid target Id for the aria-labelledby attribute (4.1.2 Name, Role, Value)
• Aria_Role_Invalid — Invalid ARIA role attribute name detected (4.1.2 Name, Role, Value)
• Aria_Role_Menu_Invalid — An ARIA menu does not contain the required menu items (2.1.1 Keyboard)
• Audio_Controls_Missing — Audio control is missing (1.4.2 Audio Control)
• BadTag_Blink_Detect — Blinking Content Found (2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide)
• BadTag_Emphasis_Detect — Non semantic emphasis tag detected (1.3.1 Info and Relationships)
• BadTag_Marquee_Detect — Marquee Tag Found To Create Scrolling Text (2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide)
• BadTag_Presentational_Detect — Deprecated presentational tag detected (1.3.1 Info and Relationships)
• BadTag_Spacer_Detect — Deprecated spacer tag detected (1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence)
• Button_Name_Missing — Button accessible name is missing (4.1.2 Name, Role, Value)
• Button_Name_WeakName — Button accessible name is unclear (4.1.2 Name, Role, Value)
• Cell_ParentRequirement_Missing — A Cell or Gridcell element is missing a required parent element of Row (4.1.2 Name, Role, Value)
• Checkbox_AttributeRequirement_Missing — A checkbox element is missing required aria attributes (4.1.2 Name, Role, Value)
• Columnheader_ParentRequirement_Missing — A Columnheader or Rowheader element is missing a required parent element of Row (4.1.2 Name, Role, Value)
• Combobox_AttributeRequirement_Missing — A combobox element is missing required aria attributes (4.1.2 Name, Role, Value)
• Combobox_Name_Missing — A combobox element is missing an accessible label (4.1.2 Name, Role, Value)
• Dialog_AttributeRequirement_Missing — A Dialog or Alert-Dialog is missing required aria attributes (4.1.2 Name, Role, Value)
• Element_Focus_Blur_Detect — Element in sequential focus order has blur directive (3.2.1 On Focus)
• Element_FocusOrder_MisMatch — Element's focus order does not match the DOM reading order (2.4.3 Focus Order)
• Element_Interactive_Nested — We detected nested interactive elements nested within other interactive elements (4.1.2 Name, Role, Value)
• Element_TabIndex_Positive — Element tabindex value is greater than 0 (2.4.3 Focus Order)
• Form_LegendDescription_Missing — A fieldset legend was found to have an empty description (1.3.1 Info and Relationships)
• FormField_Label_Missing — Form-field is missing a proper label (3.3.2 Labels or Instructions)
• FormField_Name_WeakName — Form-field accessible name is unclear (3.3.2 Labels or Instructions)
• Heading_AttributeRequirement_Missing — An Aria Role Heading is missing required aria attributes (4.1.2 Name, Role, Value)
• Heading_Name_Empty — Heading is empty (1.3.1 Info and Relationships)
• Html_AriaHidden_Tabable — An element with aria-hidden was found in sequential focus navigation (4.1.2 Name, Role, Value)
• Html_Attribute_Lang_Missing — HTML tag is missing a lang attribute (3.1.1 Language of Page)
• Html_Blockquote_Cite_Invalid — Blockquote citation attribute URL invalid (1.3.1 Info and Relationships)
• Html_DocType_Missing — HTML Doctype Is Missing (4.1.1 Parsing)
• Html_Language_RightToleft_Missing — HTML Language is missing a right-to-left direction directive (1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence)
• Html_MainContent_IsAriaHidden — Main content of page is hidden to assistive technologies (4.1.2 Name, Role, Value)
• Html_MetaRefresh_Detect — Timed meta-refresh detected (2.2.1 Timing Adjustable)
• Html_Page_Title_Missing — HTML Page Title Is Missing (2.4.2 Page Titled)
• Html_Page_Title_WeakName — HTML Page Title is unclear (2.4.2 Page Titled)
• Html_PresentationChildren_Tabbable — Element with presentational children has focusable content (4.1.2 Name, Role, Value)
• Html_ScrollableFocus_Invalid — Scrollable content cannot be reached with sequential focus navigation (2.1.1 Keyboard)
• Html_SkipLink_Missing — Primary Skip link is missing (2.4.1 Bypass Blocks)
• Html_SkipLink_Target_Invalid — Skip link has invalid target (2.4.1 Bypass Blocks)
• Html_SkipLink_WeakName — Skip link has an unclear accessible name (2.4.1 Bypass Blocks)
• HtmlList_Definition_ChildElem_Missing — HTML Definition list is missing child elements (1.3.1 Info and Relationships)
• Iframe_Name_Duplicate — Iframe accessible name is duplicated (4.1.2 Name, Role, Value)
• Iframe_Name_Missing — Iframe missing accessible name (4.1.2 Name, Role, Value)
• Iframe_Name_Redundant — Iframe accessible name is redundant (4.1.2 Name, Role, Value)
• Iframe_Name_WeakName — Iframe accessible name is unclear (4.1.2 Name, Role, Value)
• Iframe_Tabindex_Invalid — Iframe with interactive elements is not excluded from tab-order (2.1.1 Keyboard)
• Imagebutton_Name_Missing — Image button has non-empty accessible name (1.1.1 Non-text Content)
• Img_AttributeRequirement_Missing — An Image ARIA Role is missing required aria attributes (4.1.2 Name, Role, Value)
• Img_Name_Missing — Image accessible name is missing (1.1.1 Non-text Content)
• Img_Name_ShouldBe_Empty — Image should be marked as decorative (1.1.1 Non-text Content)
• Img_Name_WeakName — Image accessible name is unclear (1.1.1 Non-text Content)
• Link_DownloadWarning_Missing — Link opens a downloadable document without warning the user (2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context))
• Link_Img_Alt_Redundant — Image Alt Causes Link Text To Be Redundant (1.1.1 Non-text Content)
• Link_Name_Missing — Link accessible name is missing (2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context))
• Link_Name_WeakName — Link accessible name is unclear (2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context))
• Link_VisualIndicator_Missing — Link is missing a visual indicator (1.4.1 Use of Color)
• List_ChildRequirement_Missing — A List element is missing required child elements (4.1.2 Name, Role, Value)
• Listbox_Name_Missing — A listbox element is missing an accessible label (4.1.2 Name, Role, Value)
• ListItem_ParentRequirement_Missing — A Listitem element is missing a required parent element of List (4.1.2 Name, Role, Value)
• Manual_Accordion_State_Missing — An Accordion element is missing an aria-expanded attribute (4.1.2 Name, Role, Value)
• Manual_BannerLandmark_Missing — The Header or Banner landmark is missing (1.3.1 Info and Relationships)
• Manual_Button_Keyboard_Inoperable — Button element is not keyboard operable (2.1.1 Keyboard)
• Manual_Button_Role_Missing — We detected an element functioning as a button missing a button role (4.1.2 Name, Role, Value)
• Manual_Button_State_Missing — A toggle button element is missing an aria-pressed attribute (4.1.2 Name, Role, Value)
• Manual_BypassBlock_Duplicate — Duplicate Bypass blocks detected (2.4.1 Bypass Blocks)
• Manual_BypassBlockFocus_Missing — Bypass Block does not shift Screen Reader Focus when activated (2.4.1 Bypass Blocks)
• Manual_BypassBlocks_WrongRole — Bypass blocks use incorrect HTML element or ARIA role (4.1.2 Name, Role, Value)
• Manual_Carousel_Inoperable — Carousel is not keyboard operable (2.1.1 Keyboard)
• Manual_Checkbox_Disabled_Missing — We detected a disabled checkbox without a matching disabled state (4.1.2 Name, Role, Value)
• Manual_Checkbox_Keyboard_Inoperable — Checkbox element is not keyboard operable (2.1.1 Keyboard)
• Manual_Checkbox_Name_Missing — We detected a checkbox without an accessible name or label (4.1.2 Name, Role, Value)
• Manual_Checkbox_Required_Missing — We detected a checkbox that is required but lacking a required attribute (4.1.2 Name, Role, Value)
• Manual_Checkbox_Role_Missing — We detected an element functioning as a checkbox missing a checkbox role (4.1.2 Name, Role, Value)
• Manual_Checkbox_State_Missing — A checkbox without a state attribute was detected (4.1.2 Name, Role, Value)
• Manual_Combobox_Keyboard_Inoperable — We detected a combobox that is not keyboard operable. (2.1.1 Keyboard)
• Manual_Combobox_Role_Missing — We detected an element functioning as a combobox but missing the combobox role. (4.1.2 Name, Role, Value)
• Manual_Combobox_State_Missing — We detected a combobox missing a state attribute of aria-expanded. (4.1.2 Name, Role, Value)
• Manual_CookieFocus_Missing — Cookie or GDPR modal does not receive focus on page load (1.3.1 Info and Relationships)
• Manual_CookieTabLoop_Missing — Cookie or GDPR modal is lacking a keyboard tabloop (2.1.1 Keyboard)
• Manual_CursorFocus — Element negatively affects cursor focus (1.3.1 Info and Relationships)
• Manual_FieldsetButtons_Missing — Fieldset missing on checkbox or radio buttons (1.3.1 Info and Relationships)
• Manual_FocusTrap_Detected — An Element that causes a focus trap for arrow keys or tab focus was detected. (2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap)
• Manual_FooterLandmark_Missing — The Footer or Contentinfo landmark is missing (1.3.1 Info and Relationships)
• Manual_FormField_Description_Missing — We detected a form field with a visible description that is not announced (4.1.2 Name, Role, Value)
• Manual_FormField_ErrorFocus_Missing — Error focus handling for invalid form submissions is missing (3.3.1 Error Identification)
• Manual_FormField_Keyboard_Inoperable — Form field element is not keyboard operable (2.1.1 Keyboard)
• Manual_FormField_Name_Missing — A form field or input field is missing a label or accessible name (3.3.2 Labels or Instructions)
• Manual_FormField_Required_Missing — We detected a form field that is required but lacking a required attribute (4.1.2 Name, Role, Value)
• Manual_FormField_State_Missing — A form field or input field without an aria invalid state was detected (4.1.2 Name, Role, Value)
• Manual_FormLandmark_Missing — The Form landmark is missing in a region of the page that operates as a Form. (1.3.1 Info and Relationships)
• Manual_FormLandmark_Name_Missing — A form is missing unique accessible label (1.3.1 Info and Relationships)
• Manual_Html_Break_Detected — An HTML Thematic Break or Line Break was detected (1.3.1 Info and Relationships)
• Manual_Html_Table_Structure_Missing — We detected content that is missing tabular data markup (4.1.2 Name, Role, Value)
• Manual_IframeTitle_Invalid — Iframe is missing an accessible title (4.1.2 Name, Role, Value)
• Manual_ImageAlt_Invalid — Decorative image has an unnecessary alternative text attribute (1.1.1 Non-text Content)
• Manual_ImageAlt_Missing — Image is missing an accessible alternative text attribute (1.1.1 Non-text Content)
• Manual_Link_Role_Missing — We detected an element functioning as a link missing a link role (4.1.2 Name, Role, Value)
• Manual_LinkKeyboard_Inoperable — Link element is not keyboard operable (2.1.1 Keyboard)
• Manual_LinkName_Vague — Link accessible name is vague (2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context))
• Manual_List_Role_Missing — We detected an element functioning as a list missing a list role (4.1.2 Name, Role, Value)
• Manual_Listbox_ChildRequirement_Missing — A listbox element is missing a required child element of option (4.1.2 Name, Role, Value)
• Manual_Listbox_Keyboard_Inoperable — Listbox element is not keyboard operable (2.1.1 Keyboard)
• Manual_Listbox_Multiselect_Missing — An HTML Element with listbox functionality is missing a multiselect attribute (4.1.2 Name, Role, Value)
• Manual_Listbox_Role_Missing — An HTML Element with listbox functionality is missing the listbox role. (4.1.2 Name, Role, Value)
• Manual_ListItem_Role_Missing — We detected an element functioning as a list item missing a list item role (4.1.2 Name, Role, Value)
• Manual_MainLandmark_Missing — The Main Region landmark is missing (1.3.1 Info and Relationships)
• Manual_Modal_Name_Missing — A modal or dialog element does not have an accessible name provided (4.1.2 Name, Role, Value)
• Manual_Modal_Role_Missing — A modal or dialog element does not have the appropriate ARIA role provided (4.1.2 Name, Role, Value)
• Manual_ModalFocus_Missing — A modal or dialog element does not receive user focus when activated (1.3.1 Info and Relationships)
• Manual_ModalRefocus_Missing — A modal or dialog element does not return user focus to the triggering element after close (1.3.1 Info and Relationships)
• Manual_ModalTabLoop_Missing — A modal or dialog is lacking a keyboard tabloop (2.1.1 Keyboard)
• Manual_NavLandmark_Missing — The Navigational landmark is missing (1.3.1 Info and Relationships)
• Manual_NavLandmark_Name_Missing — Navigational landmark is missing unique accessible label (1.3.1 Info and Relationships)
• Manual_Option_Name_Missing — An option roled element within a listbox is missing a label or accessible name (4.1.2 Name, Role, Value)
• Manual_Option_Role_Missing — We detected an element that functions as an option but is missing the option role (2.4.2 Page Titled)
• Manual_Option_State_Missing — An option roled element within a listbox is missing a required state (4.1.2 Name, Role, Value)
• Manual_OptionGroup_Missing — A listbox that contains a group of options is missing a role group on the grouped options (1.3.1 Info and Relationships)
• Manual_OptionGroup_Name_Missing — A listbox that contains a group of options is missing an accessible name (1.3.1 Info and Relationships)
• Manual_PageTitle_Missing — Page title is missing or non-descriptive (2.4.2 Page Titled)
• Manual_RadioGroupRole_Missing — Radio group is missing role declaration (4.1.2 Name, Role, Value)
• Manual_RadioKeyboard_Inoperable — Radio group is not keyboard operable (2.1.1 Keyboard)
• Manual_RadioLabel_Missing — Radio button is missing a label (4.1.2 Name, Role, Value)
• Manual_RadioRole_Missing — Radio button is missing role declaration (4.1.2 Name, Role, Value)
• Manual_Review_Ratings_Invalid — A Review or Rating component has an incorrect role or missing accessible name (1.1.1 Non-text Content)
• Manual_Role_Invalid — Invalid role detected (4.1.2 Name, Role, Value)
• Manual_SalesPrice_Detect — Emphasized Text not conveyed to screen readers (1.3.1 Info and Relationships)
• Manual_SiteMenu_Inoperable — Site menu is not keyboard operable (2.1.1 Keyboard)
• Manual_Slide_Autorotating — A Slide or Carousel was found to be autorotating (2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide)
• Manual_Tab_Keyboard_Inoperable — Tab element is not keyboard operable (2.1.1 Keyboard)
• Manual_Tab_Role_Missing — We detected an element functioning as a tab missing a tab role (4.1.2 Name, Role, Value)
• Manual_Tab_State_Missing — A tab without a state attribute was detected (4.1.2 Name, Role, Value)
• Manual_TableHeader_Invalid — Table headers in table are invalid (1.3.1 Info and Relationships)
• Manual_Tablist_Role_Missing — We detected an element functioning as a tablist missing a tablist role (4.1.2 Name, Role, Value)
• Manual_Tabpanel_Name_Missing — Tabpanel accessible name is missing (1.1.1 Non-text Content)
• Manual_Tabpanel_Role_Missing — We detected an element functioning as a tabpanel missing a tabpanel role (4.1.2 Name, Role, Value)
• Manual_TabsetKeyboard_Inoperable — Tabset is not keyboard operable (2.1.1 Keyboard)
• Menuitem_Name_Missing — Menuitem has non-empty accessible name (4.1.2 Name, Role, Value)
• Menuitem_ParentRequirement_Missing — A Menu Item, Menu Item Radio or Menu Item Checkbox ARIA role is missing a required parent element of Menu (4.1.2 Name, Role, Value)
• Object_NoText_Name_Missing — Object element rendering non-text content is missing accessible name (1.1.1 Non-text Content)
• Option_ParentRequirement_Missing — An option ARIA role is missing a required parent element of Listbox (4.1.2 Name, Role, Value)
• Progressbar_AttributeRequirement_Missing — A Progressbar or Slider ARIA Role is missing required aria attributes (4.1.2 Name, Role, Value)
• Scrollbar_AttributeRequirement_Missing — A Scrollbar ARIA Role is missing required aria attributes (4.1.2 Name, Role, Value)
• Svg_Name_Missing — SVG accessible name is missing (1.1.1 Non-text Content)
• Switch_AttributeRequirement_Missing — A Switch ARIA Role is missing required aria attributes (4.1.2 Name, Role, Value)
• Tab_ParentRequirement_Missing — A Tab ARIA role is missing a required parent element of Tablist (4.1.2 Name, Role, Value)
• Table_Caption_Missing — Table does not have a caption (1.3.1 Info and Relationships)
• Table_Caption_Summary_Redundant — Table Caption and Summary are redundant (1.3.1 Info and Relationships)
• Table_Header_Empty — Table Header TH Is Empty (1.3.1 Info and Relationships)
• Table_Header_Invalid — Table Header Attribute Refers to Invalid Element (1.3.1 Info and Relationships)
• Table_Header_Missing — Table Header TH Is Missing from Data Table (1.3.1 Info and Relationships)
• Text_Attribute_Lang_Invalid — Element has an unrecognized lang attribute (3.1.2 Language of Parts)
• Text_Language_RightToLeft_Missing — Language is missing a right-to-left direction directive (1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence)
• TreeItem_ParentRequirement_Missing — A Tree item is missing a required parent element of Tree (4.1.2 Name, Role, Value)
• Video_Captions_Missing — Video is missing captions (1.2.2 Captions (Pre-recorded))
• Video_Controls_Missing — Video control is missing (1.4.2 Audio Control)

WCAG level AA

• Element_Focus_Visible_Missing — Element in sequential focus order is missing visible focus (2.4.7 Focus Visible)
• FormField_Autocomplete_Invalid — Form-field has an unrecognized autocomplete value (1.3.5 Identify Common Purpose)
• FormField_Autocomplete_Missing — Form-field should utilize the autocomplete attribute (1.3.5 Identify Common Purpose)
• FormField_Autocomplete_Multiple — Form-field has multiple autocomplete values (1.3.5 Identify Common Purpose)
• FormField_Hidden_Autocomplete — Hidden input fields were found to contain autocomplete attributes (1.3.5 Identify Common Purpose)
• Heading_H1_Missing — Level One Heading Is Missing On The Page (2.4.6 Headings and Labels)
• Heading_H1_Multiple — Multiple level one headings detected (2.4.6 Headings and Labels)
• Heading_Sequence_Wrong — Heading sequence out of order (2.4.6 Headings and Labels)
• Manual_AddToCartAlert — Add to Cart modal lacks an announcement or alert (4.1.3 Status Messages)
• Manual_Heading_Missing — Content should be marked as a heading (2.4.6 Headings and Labels)
• Manual_HeadingHierarchy_Invalid — Content is not organized or ordered using a hierarchical structure with headings (2.4.6 Headings and Labels)
• Manual_Image_ImageOfText — An Image of text without an accessible text alternative was detected (1.4.5 Images of Text)
• Manual_Status_NotAnnounced — An element is lacking an announcement or alert to Screen Readers (4.1.3 Status Messages)
• Manual_Tooltip_Announcement_Missing — An element which functions as a tooltip is missing an announcement (1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus)
• NonText_Contrast_TooLow — Non-text contrast-ratio on visual boundaries is too low (1.4.11 Non-text Contrast)
• Text_Contrast_TooLow — Minimum contrast-ratio for text on background is too low (1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum))
• Text_LetterSpacing_Important_Detect — Letter spacing CSS important directive detected (1.4.12 Text Spacing)
• Text_LineHeight_Important_Detect — Line-Height CSS important directive detected (1.4.12 Text Spacing)
• Text_WordSpacing_Important_Detect — Important directive in word spacing style attributes is not wide enough (1.4.12 Text Spacing)

WCAG level AAA

• Link_ExternalWarning_Missing — Link opens a new window without warning the user (3.2.5 Change on Request)
• Manual_NavBreadcrumbs_Invalid — Links lists or navigation breadcrumbs do not identify the current page (2.4.8 Location)
• Navigation_Breadcrumb_Format_Detect — Possible breadcrumb navigation element is formatted incorrectly (2.4.8 Location)