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MDN ARIA listbox role
Documents listbox as a role for static selectable options, recommends native select, radio buttons, or checkboxes when sufficient, and covers option roles, aria-selected, aria-activedescendant, aria-multiselectable, aria-required, aria-readonly, labeling, arrow-key navigation, typeahead, and multi-selection keyboard behavior.
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| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listbox | Choose a listbox when options should remain visible and users select one or more values from the list itself. | The listbox has a visible label or accessible name and contains or owns every option. | MDN documents the listbox role, option requirements, aria-selected, aria-activedescendant, aria-multiselectable, required and read-only states, native alternatives, and keyboard behavior. |
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- Listbox vs select vs combobox vs multi-select
MDN documents listbox roles, option state, aria-activedescendant, aria-multiselectable, readonly and required states, keyboard behavior, and native alternatives.
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