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WCAG Explorer (beta)

This resource is designed for anyone eager to master digital accessibility. Explore WCAG success criteria through clear, easy-to-understand descriptions. We owe a special "hat tip" to Johannes Lehner’s WCAG Card Deck, which served as the inspiration for this project.

We plan to expand this library over time, so please check back regularly for updates.

3 success criteria found for Level AA and Code and labels theme

Success criterion 2.4.6 Headings and Labels

Level Level AA, WCAG principle: Operable

Assigned to the following themes: CODE AND LABELS WORDING

Headings must describe what follows.

Labels and buttons must clearly communicate what information is needed or what action will happen.

Success criterion 3.1.2 Language of Parts

Level Level AA, WCAG principle: Understandable

Assigned to the following themes: CODE AND LABELS WORDING

Any parts of the content in a different language must be marked with the correct lang attribute.

Expressions borrowed from another language (like "déjà vu" in English) do not need this, unless pronunciation or understanding would be affected.

Success criterion 4.1.3 Status Messages [2.1 and 2.2]

Level Level AA, WCAG principle: Robust

Assigned to the following themes: CODE AND LABELS FORMS

Status updates (like "form sent" or "5 items in cart") must:

  • be coded using proper roles (like role="status" or role="alert"),
  • be detectable by assistive technologies, and
  • not require moving focus