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title: ARIA Meter Accessible Name | Accessibility Rule
description: ARIA meter nodes need to have an accessible name
source_url:
  html: https://testingbot.com/support/accessibility/web/rules/aria-meter-name
  md: https://testingbot.com/support/accessibility/web/rules/aria-meter-name/index.md
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# Make sure every ARIA meter node has an accessible name

Rule ID: aria-meter-nameUser Impact: seriousGuidelines: WCAG 2.0

ARIA meter elements must have accessible names.

## About This Rule

This rule ensures that elements with `role="meter"` have discernible text that clearly describes their purpose or function for screen reader users.

## Why It Matters

Screen reader users cannot discern the purpose of elements with `role="meter"` that lack an accessible name. This omission hinders their ability to understand the function or status represented by the meter, leading to confusion and a diminished user experience.

## How to Fix

Ensure each element with `role="meter"` has one of the following:

- A non-empty `aria-label` attribute.
- An `aria-labelledby` attribute pointing to an element with discernible text for screen readers.
- A `title` attribute providing a descriptive text.

### Example

#### Fail

The following example lacks an accessible name for the meter element, making it unclear to assistive technology users:

    <div role="meter" aria-valuenow="0.6" aria-valuemin="0" aria-valuemax="1"></div>

#### Pass

In this corrected example, the `aria-label` attribute provides an accessible name for the meter element:

    <div role="meter" aria-label="Battery level" aria-valuenow="0.6" aria-valuemin="0" aria-valuemax="1"></div>

## Other Rules

Interested in other web accessibility rules? Please see these other rules:

- [aria-progressbar-name](https://testingbot.com/support/accessibility/web/rules/aria-progressbar-name)
- [aria-prohibited-attr](https://testingbot.com/support/accessibility/web/rules/aria-prohibited-attr)
- [aria-required-attr](https://testingbot.com/support/accessibility/web/rules/aria-required-attr)
- [aria-required-children](https://testingbot.com/support/accessibility/web/rules/aria-required-children)
- [aria-required-parent](https://testingbot.com/support/accessibility/web/rules/aria-required-parent)