consolelog.tools logo

ARIA Label Generator

Generate proper ARIA labels for accessible web elements with WCAG compliance

Generate ARIA Label

Validate Existing ARIA Label

ARIA Label Best Practices

When to Use

  • Use aria-label for icon-only buttons and links
  • Use when visible label is not descriptive enough
  • Use to distinguish multiple elements of the same type (e.g., multiple nav elements)
  • Prefer visible text labels over aria-label when possible

Writing Labels

  • Be concise but descriptive
  • Describe the action or purpose, not the UI element type
  • Avoid redundancy (don't say "button" for a button)
  • Use sentence case, not title case
  • Don't include ending punctuation

Alternatives

  • aria-labelledby: Reference existing visible text by ID
  • aria-describedby: Provide additional context or instructions
  • title attribute: Fallback for tooltips (less accessible)
  • Visible <label> element: Best for form inputs

Testing

  • Test with screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver)
  • Verify labels make sense without visual context
  • Check that labels are unique when needed
  • Ensure labels are updated when content changes

Was this tool helpful?

Share Your Experience

Help others discover this tool!

Frequently Asked Questions - ARIA Label Generator