An element is lacking an announcement or alert to Screen Readers
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Rule code | Manual_Status_NotAnnounced |
| WCAG conformance level | AA |
| WCAG success criterion | 4.1.3 Status Messages |
| Must be fixed at source | No |
Description
Certain elements such as alerts, statuses, carousel slide changes and others need announcements in order to notify Screen Readers of changing content. Without proper announcements and alerts, screen reader users may not be informed that new content has changed or appeared, affecting the overall user experience and accessibility.
How to fix
Ensure there is an announcement/alert when an element is activated, when an error appears, when a carousel slide changes. Use the appropriate aria-live attributes of assertive or polite, with the roles of alert in order to ensure the updating content is announced to screen reader users when it appears or is modified.