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Accessibility in React Chips component
2 Mar 20264 minutes to read
The Chips component adheres to accessibility guidelines and standards, including ADA, Section 508, WCAG 2.2 standards, and WCAG roles that are commonly used to evaluate accessibility.
The following table outlines the accessibility compliance of the Chips component:
| Accessibility Criteria | Compatibility |
|---|---|
| WCAG 2.2 Support |  |
| Section 508 Support | |
| Screen Reader Support | |
| Right-To-Left Support | |
| Color Contrast | |
| Mobile Device Support | |
| Keyboard Navigation Support | |
| Accessibility Checker Validation | |
| Axe-core Accessibility Validation | |
Legend:
- All features of the component meet the requirement.
- Some features of the component do not meet the requirement.
- The component does not meet the requirement.WAI-ARIA attributes
The Chips component follows the WAI-ARIA patterns to meet accessibility requirements. The following ARIA attributes are used in the Chips component:
| Attributes | Purpose |
|---|---|
role=listbox |
Marks the ChipList wrapper element as a listbox for screen readers. |
role=option |
Identifies selectable chips within the ChipList (for multiple selection). |
role=button |
Identifies a single chip that triggers actions or events. |
aria-label |
Provides an accessible name for the chip. |
aria-selected |
Indicates whether a chip is currently selected. |
aria-disabled |
Indicates that a chip is perceivable but disabled and not operable. |
aria-multiselectable |
Indicates that multiple chips can be selected from the list. |
Keyboard interaction
The Chips component follows the keyboard interaction guideline, making it accessible for people who use assistive technologies and those who rely entirely on keyboard navigation. The following keyboard shortcuts are supported:
| Keyboard shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Enter / Space | Selects the focused chip in the ChipList or ChipCollection. |
| Delete / Backspace | Deletes the focused chip from the ChipList or ChipCollection. |
Ensuring accessibility
The Chips component’s accessibility is validated using accessibility-checker and axe-core software tools during automated testing.
The accessibility compliance of the Chips component is shown in the following sample. Open the sample in a new window to evaluate the Chips component’s accessibility with accessibility tools.