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Version: v6

Iframe accessible name is unclear

Iframe accessible name is unclear — rule summary
FieldValue
Rule codeIframe_Name_WeakName
WCAG conformance levelA
WCAG success criterion4.1.2 Name, Role, Value
Must be fixed at sourceNo

Description​

We detected an iframe HTML element with an accessible name that does not appear to be clear and concise. Iframe and Frame HTML tags must identify themselves with a concise and unique title attribute or ARIA attribute equivalents. Unclear accessible names can cause confusion and can become time-consuming to interact with and understand. Ensure that the associated text is specific to the element and avoid repeatable generic terms.

How to fix​

Each <iframe> element needs to have a descriptive title attribute. The title description describes the contents of the frame for screen reader users.

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/example123" title="YouTube video player for tutorial" allowfullscreen></iframe>