3.3.2: Labels or Instructions [A]
Description
Labels or instructions are provided when content requires user input.
Sufficient Techniques
Sufficient Techniques for Success Criterion 3.3.2
Note: Other techniques may also be sufficient if they meet the success criterion. See Understanding Techniques.
- G131: Providing descriptive labels
- ARIA1: Using the aria-describedby property to provide a descriptive label for user interface controls
- ARIA9: Using aria-labelledby to concatenate a label from several text nodes
- ARIA17: Using grouping roles to identify related form controls
- G89: Providing expected data format and example
- G184: Providing text instructions at the beginning of a form or set of fields that describes the necessary input
- G162: Positioning labels to maximize predictability of relationships
- G83: Providing text descriptions to identify required fields that were not completed
- H90: Indicating required form controls using label or legend
- PDF5: Indicating required form controls in PDF forms
- H44: Using label elements to associate text labels with form controls
- PDF10: Providing labels for interactive form controls in PDF documents
- H71: Providing a description for groups of form controls using fieldset and legend elements
- G167: Using an adjacent button to label the purpose of a field
- Note: The techniques at the end of the above list should be considered “last resort” and only used when the other techniques cannot be applied to the page. The earlier techniques are preferred because they increase accessibility to a wider user group.