# <NuxtRouteAnnouncer>

> The <NuxtRouteAnnouncer> component adds a hidden element with the page title to announce route changes to assistive technologies.

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This component is available in Nuxt v3.12+.

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## Usage

Add `<NuxtRouteAnnouncer/>` in your [`app.vue`](/docs/4.x/directory-structure/app/app) or [`app/layouts/`](/docs/4.x/directory-structure/app/layouts) to enhance accessibility by informing assistive technologies about page title changes. This ensures that navigational changes are announced to users relying on screen readers.

```vue [app/app.vue]
<template>
  <NuxtRouteAnnouncer />
  <NuxtLayout>
    <NuxtPage />
  </NuxtLayout>
</template>
```

## Slots

You can pass custom HTML or components through the route announcer's default slot.

```vue
<template>
  <NuxtRouteAnnouncer>
    <template #default="{ message }">
      <p>{{ message }} was loaded.</p>
    </template>
  </NuxtRouteAnnouncer>
</template>
```

## Props

- `atomic`: Controls if screen readers only announce changes or the entire content. Set to true for full content readouts on updates, false for changes only. (default `false`)
- `politeness`: Sets the urgency for screen reader announcements: `off` (disable the announcement), `polite` (waits for silence), or `assertive` (interrupts immediately). (default `polite`)

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This component is optional. <br />


To achieve full customization, you can implement your own one based on [its source code](https://github.com/nuxt/nuxt/blob/main/packages/nuxt/src/app/components/nuxt-route-announcer.ts).

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You can hook into the underlying announcer instance using [the `useRouteAnnouncer` composable](/docs/4.x/api/composables/use-route-announcer), which allows you to set a custom announcement message.

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For announcing in-page content changes (form validation, toast notifications, loading states, etc.), use the [`<NuxtAnnouncer>`](/docs/4.x/api/components/nuxt-announcer) component with the [`useAnnouncer`](/docs/4.x/api/composables/use-announcer) composable instead.

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