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--- a/packages/alert-dialog/README.md
+++ b/packages/alert-dialog/README.md
@@ -1,41 +1,47 @@
-## Description
+## Overview
 
-`sp-alert-dialog` displays important information that users need to acknowledge. When used directly the `sp-alert-dialog` element surfaces a `slot` based API for deep customization of the content to be included in the overlay.
+`<sp-alert-dialog role="alertdialog" aria-labelledby="xx-heading" aria-describedby="xx-message" role="alertdialog" aria-labelledby="" aria-describedby="">` displays important information that users need to acknowledge. When used directly, the `<sp-alert-dialog role="alertdialog" aria-labelledby="xx-heading" aria-describedby="xx-message" role="alertdialog" aria-labelledby="" aria-describedby="">` element surfaces a `slot` based API for deep customization of the content to be included in the overlay.
 
 ### Usage
 
 [![See it on NPM!](https://img.shields.io/npm/v/@spectrum-web-components/alert-dialog?style=for-the-badge)](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@spectrum-web-components/alert-dialog)
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-```
+```bash
 yarn add @spectrum-web-components/alert-dialog
 ```
 
-Import the side effectful registration of `<sp-alert-dialog>` via:
+Import the side effectful registration of `<sp-alert-dialog role="alertdialog" aria-labelledby="xx-heading" aria-describedby="xx-message" role="alertdialog" aria-labelledby="" aria-describedby="">` via:
 
-```
+```javascript
 import '@spectrum-web-components/alert-dialog/sp-alert-dialog.js';
 ```
 
 When looking to leverage the `AlertDialog` base class as a type and/or for extension purposes, do so via:
 
-```
+```javascript
 import { AlertDialog } from '@spectrum-web-components/alert-dialog';
 ```
 
-## Variants
+### Anatomy
 
-### Confirmation
+The alert dialog consists of several key parts:
 
-This is the default variant for alert dialogs. Use a confirmation variant for asking a user to confirm a choice.
+-   **Title:** All alert dialogs must have a title, using `slot="heading"`, that uses a few words to convey the outcome of what will happen if a user continues with an action
+-   **Content:** Alert dialogs can include a description using the default slot. A description briefly communicates any additional information or context that a user needs to know to continue with an action
+-   Action buttons, using `slot="button"`, that allow users to respond
 
 ```html
-<sp-alert-dialog variant="confirmation">
-    <h2 slot="heading">Disclaimer</h2>
-    Smart filters are nondestructive and will preserve your original images.
+<sp-alert-dialog
+    role="alertdialog"
+    aria-labelledby="example-heading"
+    aria-describedby="example-message"
+    variant="confirmation"
+>
+    <h2 id="example-heading" slot="heading">Important Notice</h2>
+    <p id="example-message">This action requires your confirmation.</p>
     <sp-button
         slot="button"
-        id="cancelButton"
         variant="secondary"
         treatment="outline"
         onclick="this.dispatchEvent(new Event('close', { bubbles: true, composed: true }));"
@@ -44,58 +50,89 @@ This is the default variant for alert dialogs. Use a confirmation variant for as
     </sp-button>
     <sp-button
         slot="button"
-        id="confirmButton"
         variant="accent"
         treatment="fill"
         onclick="this.dispatchEvent(new Event('close', { bubbles: true, composed: true }));"
     >
-        Enable
+        Confirm
     </sp-button>
 </sp-alert-dialog>
 ```
 
-### Information
+#### Buttons
 
-Information alert dialogs communicate important information that a user needs to acknowledge. Before using this kind of alert dialog, make sure it’s the appropriate communication channel for the message instead of a toast or a more lightweight messaging option.
+Use `slot="button"` to render your action button(s) that allow users to respond
+
+-   An alert dialog must have one primary action button (with `variant="primary"`) with the option to include a secondary action and/or a cancel action.
+-   Non-primary action buttons should be `variant="secondary"` and `treatment="outline"`.
+-   The three buttons should be rendered in the DOM in the following order:
+    -   **Cancel action:** Offers an option to go back and cancel the action.
+    -   **Secondary action:** Offers a secondary action. e.g. "Remind me later"
+    -   **Primary action:** The first (right-most) button communicates what the button will do if selected, or to acknowledge and dismiss the dialog. Check [variants](#variants) for the correct primary button styling. See also the [Alert Dialog design options](https://spectrum.adobe.com/page/alert-dialog/#Options).
 
 ```html
-<sp-alert-dialog variant="information">
-    <h2 slot="heading">Connect to wifi</h2>
-    Please connect to wifi to sync your projects or go to Settings to change
-    your preferences.
+<sp-alert-dialog
+    role="alertdialog"
+    aria-labelledby="rate-heading"
+    aria-describedby="rate-message"
+    variant="information"
+>
+    <h2 id="rate-heading" slot="heading">Rate this app</h2>
+    <p id="rate-message">
+        If you enjoy our app, would you mind taking a moment to rate it?
+    </p>
     <sp-button
         slot="button"
-        id="cancelButton"
         variant="secondary"
         treatment="outline"
         onclick="this.dispatchEvent(new Event('close', { bubbles: true, composed: true }));"
     >
-        Cancel
+        No, thanks
+    </sp-button>
+    <sp-button
+        slot="button"
+        variant="secondary"
+        treatment="outline"
+        onclick="this.dispatchEvent(new Event('close', { bubbles: true, composed: true }));"
+    >
+        Remind me later
     </sp-button>
     <sp-button
         slot="button"
-        id="confirmButton"
         variant="primary"
         treatment="outline"
         onclick="this.dispatchEvent(new Event('close', { bubbles: true, composed: true }));"
     >
-        Continue
+        Rate now
     </sp-button>
 </sp-alert-dialog>
 ```
 
-### Warning
+### Options
 
-Warning alert dialogs communicate important information to users in relation to an issue that needs to be acknowledged, but does not block the user from moving forward.
+#### Variants
+
+The alert dialog supports `confirmation`, `information`, `warning`, `error`, and `destructive` variants to convey the nature and importance of the message:
+
+<sp-tabs selected="confirmation" auto label="Variants">
+<sp-tab value="confirmation">Confirmation</sp-tab>
+<sp-tab-panel value="confirmation">
+
+Confirmation is the default variant for alert dialogs. Use a confirmation variant for asking a user to confirm a choice.
 
 ```html
-<sp-alert-dialog variant="warning">
-    <h2 slot="heading">Unverified format</h2>
-    This format has not been verified and may not be viewable for some users. Do
-    you want to continue publishing?
+<sp-alert-dialog
+    role="alertdialog"
+    aria-labelledby="disclaimer-heading"
+    aria-describedby="disclaimer-message"
+    variant="confirmation"
+>
+    <h2 id="disclaimer-heading" slot="heading">Disclaimer</h2>
+    <p id="disclaimer-message">
+        Smart filters are nondestructive and will preserve your original images.
+    </p>
     <sp-button
         slot="button"
-        id="cancelButton"
         variant="secondary"
         treatment="outline"
         onclick="this.dispatchEvent(new Event('close', { bubbles: true, composed: true }));"
@@ -104,28 +141,43 @@ Warning alert dialogs communicate important information to users in relation to
     </sp-button>
     <sp-button
         slot="button"
-        id="confirmButton"
-        variant="primary"
-        treatment="outline"
+        variant="accent"
+        treatment="fill"
         onclick="this.dispatchEvent(new Event('close', { bubbles: true, composed: true }));"
     >
-        Continue
+        Enable
     </sp-button>
 </sp-alert-dialog>
 ```
 
-### Error
+</sp-tab-panel>
+<sp-tab value="information">Information</sp-tab>
+<sp-tab-panel value="information">
 
-Error alert dialogs communicate critical information about an issue that a user needs to acknowledge.
+Information alert dialogs communicate important information that a user needs to acknowledge. Before using this kind of alert dialog, make sure it’s the appropriate communication channel for the message instead of a toast or a more lightweight messaging option.
 
 ```html
-<sp-alert-dialog variant="error">
-    <h2 slot="heading">Unable to share</h2>
-    An error occured while sharing your project. Please verify the email address
-    and try again.
+<sp-alert-dialog
+    role="alertdialog"
+    aria-labelledby="information-heading"
+    aria-describedby="information-message"
+    variant="information"
+>
+    <h2 id="information-heading" slot="heading">Connect to wifi</h2>
+    <p id="information-message">
+        Please connect to wifi to sync your projects or go to Settings to change
+        your preferences.
+    </p>
+    <sp-button
+        slot="button"
+        variant="secondary"
+        treatment="outline"
+        onclick="this.dispatchEvent(new Event('close', { bubbles: true, composed: true }));"
+    >
+        Cancel
+    </sp-button>
     <sp-button
         slot="button"
-        id="confirmButton"
         variant="primary"
         treatment="outline"
         onclick="this.dispatchEvent(new Event('close', { bubbles: true, composed: true }));"
@@ -135,17 +187,26 @@ Error alert dialogs communicate critical information about an issue that a user
 </sp-alert-dialog>
 ```
 
-### Destructive
+</sp-tab-panel>
+<sp-tab value="warning">Warning</sp-tab>
+<sp-tab-panel value="warning">
 
-Destructive alert dialogs are for when a user needs to confirm an action that will impact their data or experience in a potentially negative way, such as deleting files or contacts.
+Warning alert dialogs communicate important information to users in relation to an issue that needs to be acknowledged, but does not block the user from moving forward.
 
 ```html
-<sp-alert-dialog variant="destructive">
-    <h2 slot="heading">Delete 3 documents?</h2>
-    Are you sure you want to delete the 3 selected documents?
+<sp-alert-dialog
+    role="alertdialog"
+    aria-labelledby="warning-heading"
+    aria-describedby="warning-message"
+    variant="warning"
+>
+    <h2 id="warning-heading" slot="heading">Unverified format</h2>
+    <p id="warning-message">
+        This format has not been verified and may not be viewable for some
+        users. Do you want to continue publishing?
+    </p>
     <sp-button
         slot="button"
-        id="cancelButton"
         variant="secondary"
         treatment="outline"
         onclick="this.dispatchEvent(new Event('close', { bubbles: true, composed: true }));"
@@ -154,50 +215,138 @@ Destructive alert dialogs are for when a user needs to confirm an action that wi
     </sp-button>
     <sp-button
         slot="button"
-        id="confirmButton"
-        variant="negative"
-        treatment="fill"
+        variant="primary"
+        treatment="outline"
         onclick="this.dispatchEvent(new Event('close', { bubbles: true, composed: true }));"
     >
-        Delete
+        Continue
     </sp-button>
 </sp-alert-dialog>
 ```
 
-### Secondary Button
+</sp-tab-panel>
+<sp-tab value="error">Error</sp-tab>
+<sp-tab-panel value="error">
 
-An alert dialog can have a total of 3 buttons if the secondary outline button label is defined.
+Error alert dialogs communicate critical information about an issue that a user needs to acknowledge.
 
 ```html
-<sp-alert-dialog variant="secondary">
-    <h2 slot="heading">Rate this app</h2>
-    If you enjoy our app, would you mind taking a moment to rate it?
+<sp-alert-dialog
+    role="alertdialog"
+    aria-labelledby="error-heading"
+    aria-describedby="error-message"
+    variant="error"
+>
+    <h2 id="error-heading" slot="heading">Unable to share</h2>
+    <p id="error-message">
+        An error occurred while sharing your project. Please verify the email
+        address and try again.
+    </p>
     <sp-button
         slot="button"
-        id="secondaryButton"
-        variant="secondary"
+        variant="primary"
         treatment="outline"
         onclick="this.dispatchEvent(new Event('close', { bubbles: true, composed: true }));"
     >
-        No, thanks
+        Continue
     </sp-button>
+</sp-alert-dialog>
+```
+
+</sp-tab-panel>
+<sp-tab value="destructive">Destructive</sp-tab>
+<sp-tab-panel value="destructive">
+
+Destructive alert dialogs are for when a user needs to confirm an action that will impact their data or experience in a potentially negative way, such as deleting files or contacts.
+
+```html
+<sp-alert-dialog
+    role="alertdialog"
+    aria-labelledby="destructive-heading"
+    aria-describedby="destructive-message"
+    variant="destructive"
+>
+    <h2 id="destructive-heading" slot="heading">Delete 3 documents?</h2>
+    <p id="destructive-message">
+        Are you sure you want to delete the 3 selected documents?
+    </p>
     <sp-button
         slot="button"
-        id="cancelButton"
         variant="secondary"
         treatment="outline"
         onclick="this.dispatchEvent(new Event('close', { bubbles: true, composed: true }));"
     >
-        Remind me later
+        Cancel
     </sp-button>
     <sp-button
         slot="button"
-        id="confirmButton"
-        variant="primary"
+        variant="negative"
         treatment="outline"
         onclick="this.dispatchEvent(new Event('close', { bubbles: true, composed: true }));"
     >
-        Rate now
+        Delete
     </sp-button>
 </sp-alert-dialog>
 ```
+
+</sp-tab-panel>
+</sp-tabs>
+
+### Behaviors
+
+#### Context
+
+An alert dialog should be placed inside a modal overaly:
+
+```html
+<sp-button id="trigger">open modal</sp-button>
+<sp-overlay trigger="trigger@click" type="modal">
+    <sp-alert-dialog
+        role="alertdialog"
+        aria-labelledby="modal-heading"
+        aria-describedby="modal-message"
+        variant="confirmation"
+    >
+        <h2 id="modal-heading" slot="heading">Important Notice</h2>
+        <p id="modal-message">This action requires your confirmation.</p>
+        <sp-button
+            slot="button"
+            variant="secondary"
+            treatment="outline"
+            onclick="this.dispatchEvent(new Event('close', { bubbles: true, composed: true }));"
+        >
+            Cancel
+        </sp-button>
+        <sp-button
+            slot="button"
+            variant="accent"
+            treatment="fill"
+            onclick="this.dispatchEvent(new Event('close', { bubbles: true, composed: true }));"
+        >
+            Confirm
+        </sp-button>
+    </sp-alert-dialog>
+</sp-overlay>
+```
+
+### Accessibility
+
+#### `<sp-alert-banner>` Element
+
+-   Use `role="alertdialog"` on the alert dialog
+-   Make sure the alert dialog has an `aria-labelledby` attribute that references the title's `id`.
+-   Make sure the alert dialog has an `aria-describedby` attribute that references the content's `id`.
+
+#### Title
+
+-   Consider the appropriate variant based on the message's importance and urgency
+-   Use concise, meaningful dialog title that clearly states the purpose
+-   Use semantic heading elements (`<h2>`) for the dialog title
+
+#### Content
+
+-   Provide clear, concise content that explains the situation and required actions
+
+####Buttons
+
+-   Ensure button labels clearly indicate the action they will perform