spec 1 linked patterns checked
HTML Standard meter element
Defines meter value, min, max, low, high, and optimum constraints, the low/medium/high gauge regions, optimum-region behavior, fallback text encouragement, and user-agent gauge representation requirements.
Read with a purpose
What this source can teach
Use this source to check a technical or accessibility requirement against its exact wording and scope.
- Start with the original. Open the source and find the guidance or example relevant to your task.
- Trace the connection. Use the claim notes below to see how this site applies the source to specific patterns.
- Check the setting. Compare the source's platform, people, and constraints with your own decision.
Pattern Decisions This Source Supports
| 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. | The HTML Standard supports meter attribute constraints, threshold regions, optimum direction, fallback text, and user-agent gauge requirements. |
Evidence Role
This source is treated as spec evidence. Its value comes from the specific claims and setting described above.
Publisher: WHATWG. Last checked: .