frame-title
// Use when reviewing rendered HTML, interactive components, or design-system patterns related to Provide titles for iframes and frames. Check native semantics first, then inspect keyboard behavior, focus flow, accessible names, and screen-reader output where relevant.
Provide titles for iframes and frames
Frame titles allow users of assistive technology to quickly understand the content of an iframe without having to navigate into it, which is crucial for navigation and orientation.
Quick Reference
- Add a descriptive
titleattribute to every<iframe> - Ensure titles clearly describe the frame's content
- Helps screen reader users navigate between frames
Check
Verify that all <iframe> and <frame> elements have a non-empty 'title' attribute.
Fix
Add a descriptive 'title' attribute to the <iframe> tag that explains what the embedded content is.
Explain
Explain how frame titles help screen reader users identify and bypass embedded content like advertisements or social media widgets.
Code Review
Review the rendered markup and interactive states that affect Provide titles for iframes and frames. Flag exact elements, roles, labels, focus behavior, or keyboard interactions that violate the rule, and note how to verify the fix with browser accessibility tooling or assistive tech.
For full implementation details, code examples, and framework-specific guidance,
see references/rule.md.
Rule page: https://frontendchecklist.io/en/rules/accessibility/frame-title