Disabled Controls

Never, ever disable buttons — Requirements for an accessible solution

Daniel Berryhill

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Nov 13, 2023

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In a previous article, I discussed the problems with disabling buttons.
Namely, that disabled buttons:

• Are inaccessible for assistive technology (AT) users
• Do not communicate why the button is disabled