The answer
aria-current='page' marks the current page. Screen readers announce it as 'current page'. This helps screen reader users understand which page they are on. Apply it to the active page link.
Pagination Accessibility and Keyboard Support
What is aria-current in pagination?
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Wrap in a <nav> with aria-label='Pagination'. Use aria-current='page' on the current page. Use aria-label='Page N' on each link. Use aria-hidden='true' on ellipsis. Use native <a> or <button> elements for keyboard access.
nav aria-label='Pagination' (identifies the region), aria-current='page' on the current page, aria-label='Page N' on each link, aria-label='Previous/Next page' on nav buttons, and aria-hidden='true' on ellipsis.
Use native <a> or <button> elements (natively keyboard accessible with Tab and Enter). Optionally add Arrow Left/Right key support: if (e.key === 'ArrowLeft') goToPage(currentPage - 1); if (e.key === 'ArrowRight') goToPage(currentPage + 1).
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