Guideline 3.3
Input Assistance
Make it easy to input data. Users with a disability and users of assistive technologies are more likely to make input errors. It may also be more difficult for them to discover where they have made a mistake. Clearly indicate errors and provide suggestions to solve the errors.
Success Criteria
- Success Criterion 3.3.1 - Error Identification
Error Identification
Ensure a clear error message is shown when data has been entered incorrectly.
- Success Criterion 3.3.2 - Labels or Instructions
Labels or Instructions
Ensure clear instructions are provided in places users have to input data.
- Success Criterion 3.3.3 - Error Suggestion
Error Suggestion
Ensure suggestions are provided when data has been entered incorrectly.
- Success Criterion 3.3.4 - Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data)
Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data)
Ensure data is submitted intentionally.
- Success Criterion 3.3.5 - Help
Help
Context-sensitive help must be available.
- Success Criterion 3.3.6 - Error Prevention (All)
Error Prevention (All)
When users are required to submit information, some rules apply.
- Success Criterion 3.3.7 - Redundant Entry
Redundant Entry
Ensure that previously entered information is not requested again.
- Success Criterion 3.3.8 - Accessible Authentication (Minimum)
Accessible Authentication (Minimum)
Ensure that it's easy to log in.
- Success Criterion 3.3.9 - Accessible Authentication (Enhanced)
Accessible Authentication (Enhanced)
Ensure it's as easy as possible to login.