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# accessibilityLabel

A short description of the accessibility element.

```
@property (copy, nullable) NSString * accessibilityLabel;
```

## Discussion

Do not include the accessibility element’s type in the label (for example, write `Play`, not `Play button`.). If possible, use a single word. To help ensure that accessibility clients such as VoiceOver read the label with the correct intonation, start this label with a capital letter. Do not put a period at the end. Always localize the label.

## See Also

[`@property (copy, nullable) NSString * accessibilityRoleDescription;`](/documentation/AppKit/NSAccessibility-c.protocol/accessibilityRoleDescription)

A localized, human-intelligible description of the accessibility element’s role, such as *radio button*.


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