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Date Published
Author
Mark Noonan
Word count
1047
Language
English
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None

Summary

Cypress Accessibility has introduced a new rule called "Interactive elements should be semantically correct" that detects hidden accessibility issues by analyzing how users interact with elements on a page, going beyond what standard automated scans can reveal. This new rule has already identified hundreds of previously undetected issues in early-preview customers and is now available to all Cypress Accessibility projects in Cypress Cloud. By assessing keyboard and mouse interactions in tests, the rule identifies interactive elements that may be signaling one thing in markup but meaning something different to users, such as headers used incorrectly for navigation or images used as buttons. This helps developers find and correct accessibility problems earlier, ensuring that elements are implemented with the appropriate markup, making them accessible to all users, including those who depend on assistive technology. The new rule is part of a standard Cypress Accessibility report and does not trigger failures or alter accessibility scores, allowing developers to review and address the issues as needed.