WAI-ARIA APG Slider Multi-Thumb Pattern
Defines multi-thumb sliders where each thumb sets a related value, documents minimum and maximum examples, non-crossing dependent values, stable tab order, per-thumb slider roles, aria value properties, value text, labels, orientation, and touch assistive technology cautions.
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| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range slider | Choose a range slider when users need both a minimum and maximum value on one known numeric scale. | Each thumb controls one endpoint in a related value pair. | APG multi-thumb guidance defines related values, min/max price examples, non-crossing constraints, stable tab order, per-thumb roles and values, dependent aria min/max updates, and touch assistive technology cautions. |
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- Range slider vs slider vs text input vs date range picker
APG multi-thumb guidance defines related thumb values, min/max examples, non-crossing constraints, stable tab order, per-thumb slider roles, dependent aria min/max updates, and touch assistive technology cautions.
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Publisher: W3C Web Accessibility Initiative. Last checked: .