Testing Accessibility in React Application

Testing accessibility ensures the application is usable by everyone. This article provides instructions on how to test accessibility and fix issues with Axe DevTools.

Follow below instructions to use Axe DevTool to obtain accessibility scan:

1. Install Axe DevTools
   • Go to the Axe DevTools Chrome Web Store page.
   • Click Add to Chrome and then click Add extension.
2. Open Your App in Chrome
   • Navigate to the web application you want to test.
3. Open Chrome DevTools
   • Right-click on the page and select Inspect or press Ctrl+Shift+I (Windows) or Cmd+Option+I (Mac).
4. Access Axe DevTools
   • In the Chrome DevTools panel, click Axe Dev Tools tab.
     
     

     

5. Run an Accessibility Scan
   • Click Full Page Scan button within the Axe tab.
     
     

     

   • Axe DevTools will analyze the page and provide a list of accessibility issues.
     
     

     

Fixing Accessibility Issues

It is important to fix any accessibility issues to create a more user-friendly experience for all the users. Below is a brief guide on how to effectively use Axe DevTools to fix the accessibility issues:

1. Review Issues
   • Axe DevTools will categorize issues by severity and provide detailed information about each issue.
   • Click on an issue to see more details, including the HTML element causing the issue and suggestions for fixing it.
2. Apply Fixes
   • Follow the suggestions provided by Axe DevTools to fix the issues. Here are some common fixes:
     • Missing Alt Text: Ensure all images have descriptive alt attributes.
     • Color Contrast: Adjust text and background colors to meet contrast ratio guidelines.
     • ARIA Roles: Use appropriate ARIA roles and properties to enhance accessibility.
     • Keyboard Navigation: Ensure all interactive elements are accessible via keyboard.
3. Re-Scan the Page
   • After applying fixes, re-run the Axe DevTools scan to verify that the issues have been resolved.
   • Continue this process until all accessibility issues are addressed.

Examples of Accessibility Fixes in React Application

Example 1: Missing Alt Text

Issue: Image elements do not have alt attributes.

Fix:

<!-- Before -->

<img src="logo.png">

<!-- After -->

<img src="logo.png" alt="Company Logo">

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