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Editable Element Accessibility Label No Description

Note:
  • Rule Category : Accessibility Labels
  • WCAG Guidelines : 2.1 - 4.1.2 (A)
  • Rule Severity : Serious
  • Supported Platforms : Android

Description

Avoid using contentDescription property on editable views such as EditTexts or TextViews. This attribute can disrupt a screen reader’s ability to describe, navigate, and interact with user-entered text within these elements.

How to fix

  • Andriod : Screen readers are designed to automatically read the text entered in editable elements. contentDescription property can interfere with Screen Reader’s ability to describe user-entered text.

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