Keyboard interactions
Key
Interaction
Tab
Moves focus onto or off of the close button.
Space or Enter
Executes the button (closes or dismisses the parent component). Focus moves to the target or back to the caller.
Cursor guidelines
Cursor
Description
Pointer
Use the pointer cursor for all interactive components in every state.
WCAG 2.2 compliance
Any criterion not mention in the below table are not applicable to this component or are resolved with underlying requirements, engineering, and styles of the entire system.
1 . Perceivable
Requirement
Criterion
Level
Compliance
Non-text content
A
Non‑text elements—including the close icon—must provide a text alternative that communicates the control’s purpose. All controls, especially icon‑only controls, need an accessible name (for example, via a title, aria‑label, or associated text) so screen readers can announce their function.
Info and relationships, Identify purpose
A, AAA
Close buttons should be understandable by assistive technologies like screen readers. This means the proper semantic HTML or ARIA role of buttons should be utilized.
Non-text contrast
AA
The visual presentation of icons and various states have a contrast ratio of at least 3:1.
2 . Operable
Requirement
Criterion
Level
Compliance
Keyboard
A, AAA
All functionality of the component is operable through a keyboard without specific timing for keystrokes.
Seizures and physical reactions
A, AAA, AAA
There is no flashing content or unnecessary motion or animation in this component.
Focus order
A
Navigation sequences receive focus in an order that preserves meaning and operability.