WCAG 4.1.3
Level AA
Robust
4.1.3 Status Messages
Status messages can be announced by assistive tech without receiving focus.
What 4.1.3 Status Messages means
Screen-reader users hear "3 results found" or "item added" without losing their place.
How to test
Trigger status updates and confirm they are announced via live regions.
How to meet it
Use aria-live regions (polite/assertive) or role="status"/"alert" for dynamic status updates.
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Official reference: Understanding 4.1.3 Status Messages (W3C)