Expanded/Collapsed State Not Indicated

Archived Issue

Current Iteration of Issue

Short Description

Expanded and collapsed content state not indicated to screen reader

Long Description

When content that is available via an expandable element is not announced to screen readers, it leaves screen reader users unaware that additional content is available.

Example of Issue

Recommendations

Elements that provide expanded/collapsed states for content must indicate their current state to screen readers.
To learn more about the importance of notification and some ways to indicate it, read the article Dynamic Content on the Accessibility and Usability site.

Related Issues

WCAG Reference

Guideline 2.4: Navigable

Principle 2: Operable

Success Criterion 2.4.4: Link Purpose (In Context)

Accessibility/Usability

Accessibility

Usability

Impacted Assistive Technology

Screen Reader

Impacted Type of Device

Computer

Mobile

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