Plain Language Recommendations
When a user inputs information or interacts with a control, it must not result in
- a substantial change to the page,
- the spawning of a pop-up/new window,
- an additional change of keyboard focus,
- or any other change that could confuse or disorient the user, unless the user is informed of the change ahead of time.
WCAG 2.0 Recommendations
Guideline 3.2: Predictable
Make web pages appear and operate in predictable ways.