Glossary / Live region
Live region: what it means
An element whose changes are read aloud by screen readers, such as a status or alert message.
How it shows up when you build
- Forms people can finish: An element whose changes are read aloud by screen readers, such as a status or alert message.
A tip
- Placeholders disappear while typing. They are hints, not labels.
Practise it
Build it with an AI tool and check the result in these exercises:
- 3. Forms people can finish (Labels and validation)
Related terms
Checks, Focus, Labels, Placeholder, Screen reader, Validation