Accessibility: Child items/dropdown menu items inside a view fails for WCAG 2.2 , SC 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)
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Since Jun 18, 2026.
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Description
Description:
The ARIA attributes "aria-label" are not valid for the element
VS Code Version: 1.119.0
OS Version: Windows 11
Steps to Reproduce:
- Open VSCODE
- Select Extension
- Run accessibility checker on it
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Rationale:
This requirement ensures that Assistive Technologies (AT) can gather information about, activate, set, and receive status of all user interface components.
Note: This requirement is primarily for developers who develop or script their own custom user interface components. Standard HTML controls already meet this requirement when used according to specification.
Custom interactive user interface components often do not expose proper role, state, and property information needed for assistive technologies. As a result, people with disabilities have difficulty identifying and interacting with the components. Common examples are custom menus, trees, data grids, accordions, and dialog boxes. Ensuring proper markup and keyboard operation enables people with disabilities to identify and interact with the custom components in the same manner they identify and interact with standard components.
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