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Use when reviewing templates, rendered HTML, or shared components related to Make search inputs accessible. Validate the final browser-facing markup, not just the source framework abstraction.

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Make search inputs accessible

Search is a primary navigation method—inaccessible search functionality prevents users from finding content efficiently regardless of their abilities.

Quick Reference

  • Use type='search' and role='search' on the form
  • Provide visible or screen reader accessible label
  • Make autocomplete suggestions keyboard navigable
  • Announce result counts to screen readers

Check

Verify search inputs use type='search', have accessible labels, and use role='search' on the containing form.

Fix

Implement search with type='search', visible or aria-label, form role='search', and accessible autocomplete suggestions.

Explain

Explain how accessible search implementations help users find content efficiently regardless of their abilities.

Code Review

Review templates, server-rendered HTML, and shared components that output markup related to Make search inputs accessible. Flag exact elements, attributes, and routes where the rendered HTML violates the rule.

For full implementation details, code examples, and framework-specific guidance, see references/rule.md.

Rule page: https://frontendchecklist.io/en/rules/html/search-input