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file-upload-accessibility

Review file upload interfaces for clear labels, accepted formats, size limits, and accessible progress and error messages. Check that keyboard and screen reader users can complete uploads, including alternatives to drag and drop.

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Use when reviewing templates, rendered HTML, or shared components related to Make file uploads accessible. Validate the final browser-facing markup, not just the source framework abstraction.

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  • Review labels and instructions on file upload forms
  • Check keyboard alternatives to drag and drop
  • Improve upload progress and error announcements
  • Inspect HTML produced by shared upload components

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SKILL.md (original)

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Make file uploads accessible

Unlabeled file inputs and inaccessible drag zones exclude screen reader and keyboard users from completing file upload tasks.

Quick Reference

  • Always associate labels with file inputs
  • Clearly communicate accepted file types and size limits
  • Provide accessible progress feedback during uploads
  • Make drag-and-drop zones keyboard accessible

Check

Verify file inputs have proper labels, accept attributes for file types, and accessible feedback for upload progress and errors.

Fix

Implement file uploads with visible labels, accept attribute restrictions, drag-and-drop alternatives, and ARIA live region feedback.

Explain

Explain how accessible file uploads provide clear instructions, feedback, and work for users relying on assistive technologies.

Code Review

Review templates, server-rendered HTML, and shared components that output markup related to Make file uploads accessible. Flag exact elements, attributes, and routes where the rendered HTML violates the rule.


For full implementation details, code examples, and framework-specific guidance, see references/rule.md.

Rule page: https://frontendchecklist.io/rules/html/file-upload-accessibility

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