How To Add Semantic Roles To Elements In Divi 5

For years, Divi gave you CSS IDs and Classes for elements. That worked fine for styling and scripting, but attributes like ARIA roles or focus attributes, such as tabindex, required third-party plugins or custom code.

Not anymore. Divi 5 introduces Custom Attributes that let you add semantic roles directly in the builder. You can now design pages that work better with assistive technology without leaving Divi or writing extra code. This tutorial guides you through the most useful semantic roles and demonstrates how to apply them in Divi 5.

What Are Semantic Roles?

Semantic roles inform browsers and assistive technology