Level Level A, WCAG principle: Understandable
Assigned to the following themes:
FORMS
WORDING
Errors and validation must be clearly identified and described in text, not just visually (like color or highlighting).
Level Level A, WCAG principle: Understandable
Assigned to the following themes:
CODE AND LABELS
FORMS
Form fields must have clear labels or instructions to avoid confusion and help complete the input correctly.
Level Level A, WCAG principle: Understandable
Assigned to the following themes:
FORMS
Don't ask for the same information twice in the same process.
Provide pre-filled fields or selection options if the information was already given.
Level Level AA, WCAG principle: Understandable
Assigned to the following themes:
FORMS
WORDING
Errors and validation messages must show text that:
- explains the problem and
- gives suggestions for how to fix it (like "enter at least 8 characters")
Level Level AA, WCAG principle: Understandable
Assigned to the following themes:
FORMS
WORDING
Important forms like a legal agreement or submitting financial information offer the opportunity to check the information entered before sending.
Level Level AA, WCAG principle: Understandable
Assigned to the following themes:
FORMS
Authentication must not rely on memory alone.
Allow copy-paste, password managers, or other options (like email verification).
Level Level AAA, WCAG principle: Understandable
Assigned to the following themes:
FORMS
WORDING
Provide additional help (like text instructions, help links, or tooltips) when label alone might be ambiguous or confusing.
Level Level AAA, WCAG principle: Understandable
Assigned to the following themes:
FORMS
WORDING
Before submitting, all forms must allow:
- reviewing the input,
- correcting mistakes, or
- confirming
Level Level AAA, WCAG principle: Understandable
Assigned to the following themes:
FORMS
Authentication must not rely on memory or recognition (like solving puzzles, remembering images, or using CAPTCHAs).