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MDN ARIA separator role
Documents separator role for static dividers and focusable moveable widgets, including aria-orientation, aria-valuenow, aria-valuemin, aria-valuemax, accessible name, and keyboard interaction expectations for splitters.
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| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window splitter | Choose window splitter when adjacent panes are both part of the same durable workspace and users need control over their relative sizes. | The splitter separates two named panes and communicates which pane size its value represents. | MDN documents focusable moveable separator role requirements, accessible names, values, orientation, and keyboard expectations. |
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- Window splitter vs details panel vs drawer vs side navigation
MDN documents separator role requirements for focusable moveable separators, values, orientation, and keyboard operation.
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