# aria-describedby

An ARIA attribute that identifies elements providing an accessible description.

## What is **`aria-describedby`**?

An ARIA attribute that identifies elements providing an accessible description.

```html
<input id="password" aria-describedby="password-help">
<p id="password-help">Use at least 12 characters.</p>
```

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Updated: October 16, 2026

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