Content switcher

• Accessibility considerations
• Resources
• Accessibility testing

Accessibility considerations

1. Each content switcher tab must have a unique title that clearly describes the content panel. This is particularly helpful for users of assistive technologies so they have the necessary information to efficiently navigate the content.
2. Carbon components should be used to create the content that displays within each content panel.
3. Content authors need to ensure the content that is added to the tab panel is accessible. For example, if you add an image to the panel you need to include alternative text to pass accessibility testing.

Resources

• W3C WAI-ARIA Tab Design Pattern covers the usage of ARIA names, state and roles, as well as the expected keyboard intractions.

• IBM Accessibility Checklist Checkpoint:

  • 1.3.1 Info and Relationships (WCAG Success Criteria 1.3.1)
  • 1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence (WCAG Success Criteria 1.3.2)

Accessibility testing

Automated test