Iframe Elements With Equal Accessible Name Check

Description

The “Iframe Elements With Equal Accessible Name Check” evaluates whether multiple <iframe> elements with the same accessible name (typically provided via the title attribute) are pointing to the same source (i.e., the src URL or embedded content).

Example outcome

I found 2 <iframe> elements with the same accessible name pointing to the same content.

Impact

• Visual Impairments: May assume identical content based on name, resulting in confusion
• Motor Impairments: Misidentifying destinations wastes effort navigating between elements
• Cognitive Disabilities: Inconsistent naming breaks content predictability and orientation

Fixes

To address <iframe> elements with the same accessible name pointing to different content:

1. Locate the <iframe> elements inappropriately sharing the same accessible name.
2. Change one or both the title attributes to ensure that these are different and describe accurately the <iframe> elements content.

Resources

• WCAG 2.2: Understanding Success Criteria 4.1.2
• ACT Rules: Iframe elements with identical accessible names have equivalent purpose
• WebAIM: Creating Accessible Frames and Iframes