React fix guide
Fix ARIA mistakes on React
Use ARIA sparingly; prefer native HTML.
This page ties the generic issue to how it usually shows up in React markup and tooling, then walks you through a fix and verification loop.
Verify on a live URL
Scan, fix, deploy, then rescan the same address to compare reports.
Main issue guide: ARIA mistakes →
At a glance
Instructional
Confusing tab order
DOM order matches layout
Duplicate IDs and broken ARIA relationships confuse assistive tech when it resolves references.
Where this comes from on React
Component trees and shared UI primitives—trace which component renders the failing DOM node.
What this issue means
Guidance
Fix invalid combinations reported by automated tools; validate with browser accessibility inspectors.
How to fix on React
Prop spread onto DOM can inject conflicting roles—lint and type helper components.
How to fix
Prefer native elements; validate custom widgets with browser a11y inspectors.
Remove invalid combinations reported by axe; retest with keyboard.
Common mistakes on React
- Fixing Storybook but not production props.
- Conditional roles that differ between tests and prod.
How to verify the fix
- Run `npm run build && npm start` and test the production bundle.
- Tab through the component; check the accessibility tree in devtools.
- Rerun the scan on the deployed or staging URL.
Related: 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value.
Same issue on other platforms
Related issues
Guides
Next steps
- Run a scan on staging or production.
- Re-read the main issue page for context and WCAG notes.
- React and Next.js accessibility hub for more platform resources.
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