Expand/Collapse Widgets

Custom Widget with JavaScript

Accessibility means designing products, devices, services, or environments so that people with disabilities can use them. This includes ensuring that web content is perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust for all users.

To make your website accessible, follow the WCAG guidelines. Use semantic HTML, provide text alternatives for images, ensure keyboard navigation, use sufficient color contrast, and test with assistive technologies. Make sure all interactive elements are properly labeled and announced to screen readers.

ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes help make dynamic content and advanced UI controls more accessible to people with disabilities. They provide additional information to assistive technologies when semantic HTML is insufficient.

Native HTML Details Element

Browser Compatibility

The native HTML <details> and <summary> elements are widely supported in modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. They provide built-in accessibility features without requiring additional JavaScript.

Advantages of Native Details

Using the native <details> element provides automatic keyboard support, proper semantic meaning, and reduced JavaScript dependencies. Assistive technologies recognize it as an expandable section without needing custom ARIA attributes.

Styling Considerations

The native details element can be styled with CSS, though some browser-specific styling may be needed. The disclosure triangle can be customized, and you can apply transitions to the open/close animation for a smooth user experience.