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<input type=file> is typically presented as a compound control - for example: Firefox: text field + button as in Firefox Safari: button + optional icon + label It is important to expose all parts of the control, so a "button" role for the whole thing is inappropriate. It would be better to have the default role be no role, since ARIA doesn't have a corresponding role for this particular compound control.
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Checked in as WHATWG revision r5362. Check-in comment: fix role for <input type=file> http://html5.org/tools/web-apps-tracker?from=5361&to=5362
Bug triage sub-team thinks the ARIA mapping team should review and update this bug as the mappings are prepared, but no need for entire HTML A11Y TF to review. Note bug triage sub-team thinks it's possible the "fix" is actually a negative accessibility benefit, but not sure. ARIA mapping team should escalate if needed. Assigning to Steve Faulkner to track.