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# accessibilityLabel

A string that succinctly identifies the accessibility element.

```
var accessibilityLabel: String? { get set }
```

## Discussion

The label is a very short, localized string that identifies the accessibility element, but does not include the type of the control or view. For example, the label for a Save button is “Save,” not “Save button.”

By default, standard UIKit controls and views have labels that derive from their titles. If you provide a custom control or view, however, you need to set this property appropriately so that assistive applications can supply accurate information to users with disabilities.

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