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ARIA Role & Attribute Generator

Browse a library of common UI patterns (tabs, dialogs, menus, alerts, etc.) and generate properly structured ARIA markup. Each pattern includes the correct roles, states, properties, and keyboard interaction patterns per WAI-ARIA 1.2.

Why This Matters

ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes bridge the gap between custom widgets and assistive technologies. But misused ARIA does more harm than good — the first rule of ARIA is 'No ARIA is better than bad ARIA.' This tool helps you generate correct, complete ARIA markup following WAI-ARIA 1.2 patterns.

How to Use This Tool

  1. 1

    Select a pattern

    Choose from common UI patterns like tabs, dialogs, menus, alerts, live regions, and more.

  2. 2

    Configure attributes

    Fill in the form with your element's ID, CSS classes, and ARIA attribute values. Required attributes are marked.

  3. 3

    Review the code

    The generated HTML or JSX updates in real-time with proper roles, states, and properties.

  4. 4

    Copy and paste

    Switch between HTML and JSX output, then copy the code into your project.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I use ARIA?

Use ARIA when semantic HTML alone cannot convey the role, state, or property of a custom widget. If a native HTML element exists (e.g., <button>), use it instead of adding role="button" to a <div>.

What are ARIA live regions?

Live regions announce dynamic content changes to screen reader users. Use aria-live="polite" for non-critical updates and aria-live="assertive" for urgent changes. This tool supports 4 live region patterns.

What's the difference between HTML and JSX output?

HTML uses kebab-case attributes (aria-label) while JSX uses camelCase (ariaLabel). The tool lets you toggle between both formats.

Are the generated patterns keyboard-accessible?

Yes. Each pattern includes the correct tabindex values and keyboard interaction patterns per WAI-ARIA Authoring Practices. The code comments include keyboard guidance.

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