SommerFeb 4, 2023

Was discussing today when to add an #accessibility Hint to an element in #iOS; here's the list we got:

- When the label+trait doesn't make it obvious what will happen when I tap this item. (i.e. "send, button" is pretty clear, but “you should set up your notifications! button” doesn't tell me where I'll go if I activate)
- When the label is user generated content (i.e. activating a post on mastodon goes to a detail page)
- When the element supports other gestures like long press

Any others?!

Show threadJames Scholes
@s0mmer I agree with the second two, but "you should set up your notifications!" is a terrible button label that shouldn't be fixed with a hint. As so many VoiceOver users have hints turned off (someone at Apple told me it was over 80% at least on macOS), I think their usage is generally best kept to a minimum.
Feb 4, 2023 at 12:11amWeb
Show threadSommerFeb 4, 2023
@jscholes hahah valid point. I suppose I was writing this under the asumption that the design text could not be changed! And yes I totally agree ++, hints are best kept to a minimum. Imma boost you and add some follow up content to this effect! Thanks James 😃