HTML accessibility identifiers
Asked on 2026-02-26
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The concept of HTML accessibility identifiers was not specifically covered in the provided WWDC session segments. However, the sessions did discuss accessibility identifiers in the context of app development using SwiftUI, UIKit, and AppKit. Accessibility identifiers are used to uniquely identify UI elements within an app, which is crucial for UI automation and testing. They are not read aloud by Voiceover and are not exposed to users, making them useful for automation purposes.
For more detailed information on accessibility identifiers and their implementation, you might want to check out the session titled "Record, replay, and review: UI automation with Xcode" from WWDC 2025. This session covers how to prepare your app for automation, including the use of accessibility identifiers. You can start with the chapter on "Prepare your app for automation" at 06:26.
If you are interested in learning more about accessibility in general, the session "Make your Mac app more accessible to everyone" from WWDC 2025 might also be helpful. It covers various aspects of making Mac apps more accessible, including layout, navigation, and interaction.
Record, replay, and review: UI automation with Xcode
Learn to record, run, and maintain XCUIAutomation tests in Xcode. Replay your XCTest UI tests in dozens of locales, device types, and system conditions using test plan configurations. Review your test results using the Xcode test report, and download screenshots and videos of your runs. We’ll also cover best practices for preparing your app for automation with Accessibility and writing stable, high-quality automation code.
Make your Mac app more accessible to everyone
Learn how to integrate accessibility features that take full advantage of the power and flexibility of macOS. Go beyond the basics to learn how to support VoiceOver and Voice Control, improve the layout of your views, explore how assistive technologies navigate your content, and more.
Bring expression to your app with Genmoji
Discover how to bring Genmoji to life in your app. We’ll go over how to render, store, and communicate text that includes Genmoji. If your app features a custom text engine, we’ll also cover techniques for adding support for Genmoji.