Textarea
Text fields let users enter text into a UI
Use Cases
- Users should be able to:
- Navigate to and activate a text field with assistive technology
- Input information into the text field
- Receive and understand supporting text and error messages
- Navigate to and select interactive icons
Keyboard Navigation
| Keys | Actions |
|---|---|
| Tab | Focus lands on (non-disabled) input |
Labeling Elements
If the UI text is correctly linked, assistive tech (such as a screenreader) will read the UI text followed by the component's role.
The accessibility label for a textfield is typically the same as the label for the textfield.
Use Cases
- Users should be able to:
- Navigate to and activate a text field with assistive technology
- Input information into the text field
- Receive and understand supporting text and error messages
- Navigate to and select interactive icons
Keyboard Navigation
| Keys | Actions |
|---|---|
| Tab | Focus lands on (non-disabled) input |
Labeling Elements
If the UI text is correctly linked, assistive tech (such as a screenreader) will read the UI text followed by the component's role.
The accessibility label for a textfield is typically the same as the label for the textfield.
Use Cases
- Users should be able to:
- Navigate to and activate a text field with assistive technology
- Input information into the text field
- Receive and understand supporting text and error messages
- Navigate to and select interactive icons
Keyboard Navigation
| Keys | Actions |
|---|---|
| Tab | Focus lands on (non-disabled) input |
Labeling Elements
If the UI text is correctly linked, assistive tech (such as a screenreader) will read the UI text followed by the component's role.
The accessibility label for a textfield is typically the same as the label for the textfield.
Use Cases
- Users should be able to:
- Navigate to and activate a text field with assistive technology
- Input information into the text field
- Receive and understand supporting text and error messages
- Navigate to and select interactive icons
Keyboard Navigation
| Keys | Actions |
|---|---|
| Tab | Focus lands on (non-disabled) input |
Labeling Elements
If the UI text is correctly linked, assistive tech (such as a screenreader) will read the UI text followed by the component's role.
The accessibility label for a textfield is typically the same as the label for the textfield.