Error Suggestion (3.3.3 – AA)

Plain Language Recommendations

If an input error is automatically detected and suggestions for correction are known, then the suggestions must be provided to the user, unless it would jeopardize the security or purpose of the content.

Examples

  1. An input field requires that a month name be entered. If the user enters “12,” suggestions for correction may include “Please provide the name of the month.” or “Do you mean ‘December’?”

WCAG 2.0 Recommendations

Guideline 3.3: Input Assistance:

Help users avoid and correct mistakes.

Last updated: July 24, 2017
Category: Accessibility Recommendations, Accessibility Standards - List View, Coding, Text

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  • Key Terms

    1. Must means do things in the manner described exactly.
    2. Should means do things in the manner described unless there is a good reason not to [i.e., instructor has other needs].
    3. [Supplementary information] is provided in square brackets.