This is practical accessibility guidance for first-pass triage. It is not legal advice, a formal audit, WCAG certification, or a conformance guarantee.

What this means

A form control uses aria-required but it is not obvious that a visible required indicator is present.

Why it matters

Users who do not use assistive technology might not realize a field is required if the required cue is only in aria-required.

How to fix it

  • Add visible required text near the field.
  • Use an asterisk with aria-hidden to make it visual without confusing screen readers.
  • Consider a short instruction at the top of the form explaining what the required indicator means.

What automated checks can detect

A checker can identify aria-required fields where no obvious visual required cue is nearby.

What still needs manual review

Review whether all required fields have a visible indicator that is understandable without relying only on colour.

Automation cannot confirm that the visible cue is adequate for all users or that the required state is announced correctly.

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