Labels describe any required fields or required formatting requirements. (e.g. If a MM/DD/YYYY format is required)
| WCAG 2 criterion | 3.3.2 Labels or Instructions (A) |
|---|---|
| Category | Forms and Inputs |
| ACT Rules |
WCAG 2 criterion
3.3.2 Labels or Instructions (Level A)
Tools and requirements
- Manual Evaluation
Test procedure
During manual evaluation, if a form field has a required format, that format must be detailed in the label. Specific formatting details are not needed for fields where a format is implied (e.g. an "Email" field would expect an '@' in it with a URL at the end).
Common fields that may have formatting requirements that need to be explained in the label include
- Dates
- Needing NetID@cornell.edu or just NetID
- Phone Number