Labels
Set an element’s label by assigning its accessibilityLabel property. A good label tells the user what an item is, often with a single word. Label an accessible GUI the same way you’d label a button with text. Edit, Delete, and Add all describe what objects do. They’re excellent button text and accessibility label text.
But accessibility isn’t just about buttons. Feedback, User Photo, and User Name might describe the contents and function of a text view, an image view, and a text label. If an object plays a visual role in your interface, it should play an auditory role in VoiceOver. Here are a few tips for designing your labels:
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