Tags
Tags show categories for a piece of content. Tags are always interactive. If you need a component that is not interactive, use badge instead.
On this page
Use Cases
User should be able to:
- Select a tag
- View the current select tag
- Dismiss a tag
- Navigate and interact with the component with assistive technology
Interaction and Style
Relevant WCAG Requirements
Info and Relationships
Ensure information, structure, and relationships conveyed through presentation can be programmatically determined or are available in text. This means use proper HTML elements to structure your content, so it makes sense when read by assistive technology.
WCAG 2.1 Understanding 1.3.1Name, Role, Value
For all user interface components (including but not limited to: form elements, links and components generated by scripts), the name and role can be programmatically determined; states, properties, and values that can be set by the user can be programmatically set; and notification of changes to these items is available to user agents, including assistive technologies.
WCAG 2.1 Understanding 4.1.2
Keyboard Navigation
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| Tab | Focuses on each tag sequentially. |
| Enter/Spacebar | Dismisses the tag (if dismissible). |
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