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WAI-ARIA APG Meter Pattern
Documents meter as a graphical numeric value in a defined range, gives battery and fuel examples, marks keyboard interaction as not applicable, requires role/name/min/max/current values for custom meters, and distinguishes meter from progressbar.
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| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meter | Choose meter when a read-only scalar value has a meaningful minimum and maximum. | The meter is read-only; users cannot drag, type, increment, or submit the meter itself. | APG supports meter semantics, no keyboard interaction, useful value text, labels, and separation from progressbar. |
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- Meter vs progress bar vs slider vs spinbutton
APG defines meter semantics, no keyboard interaction, min/max/current values, useful value text, and progressbar distinction.
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Publisher: W3C WAI. Last checked: .