AI & the web
Accessibility tree
The browser's accessibility-focused representation of a page's elements.
In everyday use
A screen reader receives a button's name and state from this structure.
What to keep in mind
Visual appearance alone does not show what assistive technology receives.
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Further reading
Original explanation and example by Perspectism. Further reading may cover the wider subject, rather than this exact wording. Edition updated 7 October 2026.
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