What's in an Accessible Name?
taught by: Wesley Estes
Session Summary
Have you heard the term "Accessible Name", or maybe been informed you need to provide (or adjust) an Accessible Name on content you created, but found yourself wondering what exactly is an Accessible Name? Why is the Accessible Name important?
Description
One of the many things considered for Accessibility is the Accessible Name of various components. Have you heard the term "Accessible Name", or maybe been informed you need to provide (or adjust) an Accessible Name on content you created, but found yourself wondering what exactly is an Accessible Name? Why is the Accessible Name important? How do you know what the Accessible Name of an element is? How do you modify or update an Accessible Name, and what WCAG considerations should you keep in mind when doing so? If any of this sounds familiar or intriguing, you're in luck! Join one of TPGi's Accessibility Engineers, Wes Estes, as we explore what's involved in an Accessible Name!
Practical Skills
- Learn what an Accessible Name is.
- Learn why the Accessible Name is important.
- Learn how to view and update/modify an Accessible Name.