What is a consequence of not checking the visual properties of an element in Active Accessibility?

Not checking the visual properties of an element in Active Accessibility can result in incorrect matches or even lead to no matches at all. When automating applications, accurate identification of elements is crucial for reliable interaction. Active Accessibility relies on various properties to locate elements accurately on screen, such as their names, roles, and states.

If these properties are not checked, the automation tool may misidentify an element or fail to recognize it altogether, as it might not have sufficient information to differentiate it from similar elements. For instance, if there are multiple buttons with the same label but different functions, without checking specific visual properties, the automation could interact with the wrong button, leading to errors in the automation process.

On the other hand, simply trusting that all elements will be found without checking visual properties could result in instability and unpredictability in the automation project, making it essential to verify these properties for successful element identification and interaction.