Check form fields for accessible names, the labels used by screen readers and voice controls. Identify missing or placeholder-only labels and suggest fixes using associated labels or ARIA attributes that supply or reference label text.
Use when applies to all `<input>` (except type=hidden), `<textarea>`, `<select>`, and custom form widgets using role=textbox, role=combobox, role=spinbutton, role=searchbox, or role=listbox.
This skill checks whether form fields have accessible names: the names used by screen readers and voice controls to identify each field. It covers <input>, <textarea>, and <select>, along with custom components assigned input or selection roles. It identifies unnamed elements and suggests fixes by connecting a <label> to its field or using aria-label or aria-labelledby.
Use it when a screen reader does not communicate what a field is for, or when reviewing a whole form. It checks fields that display only an example of what to enter instead of a label. It also checks whether visible labels match the names used for voice commands. After changes, it explains how to verify the result with browser accessibility tools or assistive technology.
Fields with type="hidden" are excluded. A placeholder is treated as a hint about the expected format, rather than a replacement for a label. The review addresses WCAG 2.1 criteria concerning information and relationships, and name, role, and value.
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Screen readers announce the accessible name of a focused input before the user types. Without a name, VoiceOver reads 'text field' and NVDA reads 'edit' with no context, making it impossible for blind users to fill out forms correctly. Voice control users (Dragon NaturallySpeaking) also need the visible label text to match the accessible name so they can say 'click Email Address' to move focus to the field.
<input>, <textarea>, and <select> must have a programmatically associated accessible name<label> via matching for/id attributesaria-label (inline string) or aria-labelledby (references another element's id)Find all <input> (excluding type='hidden'), <textarea>, and <select> elements. For each, check that one of these is true: (1) a <label> element with a for attribute matching the input's id exists, (2) the input has a non-empty aria-label attribute, or (3) the input has an aria-labelledby attribute pointing to a visible element. Flag any that use only placeholder as their label. Also check custom widgets using role=textbox, role=combobox, etc.
For each unlabeled input: (1) Add a <label for='input-id'>Label text</label> and matching id on the input — this is the most robust method. (2) If a visible label is impractical (e.g., search bar), add aria-label='Search' directly on the input. (3) If the label text already exists elsewhere in the DOM, add aria-labelledby='label-element-id' to the input. Remove placeholder as a substitute for a label; keep placeholder only as a hint for expected format.
WCAG 2.1 SC 4.1.2 (Name, Role, Value) requires that all user interface components have an accessible name. For form inputs, the accessible name is computed from: (1) aria-labelledby → (2) aria-label → (3) associated <label> → (4) title attribute (last resort). Screen readers announce this name when the input receives focus. Without it, a blind user hears only the input type ('text field') with no indication of what to type. Dragon NaturallySpeaking users need the accessible name to match visible text so voice commands work.
Review the rendered markup and interactive states that affect Ensure all input fields have accessible names. Flag exact elements, roles, labels, focus behavior, or keyboard interactions that violate the rule, and note how to verify the fix with browser accessibility tooling or assistive tech.
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see references/rule.md.
Rule page: https://frontendchecklist.io/rules/accessibility/aria-input-field-name
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