Understanding SC 3.3.8 – Accessible Authentication Method (Minimum)
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Understanding SC 3.3.8 – Accessible Authentication Method (Minimum)

A cognitive function test (such as remembering a password or solving a puzzle) is not required for any step in an authentication process unless that step provides at least one of the following: AlternativeAnother authentication method that does not rely on a cognitive function test. MechanismA mechanism is available to assist the user in completing the cognitive function test. Object RecognitionThe…

Understanding SC 3.3.4 Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data)
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Understanding SC 3.3.4 Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data)

3.3.4 Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data): For Web pages that cause legal commitments or financial transactions for the user to occur, that modify or delete user-controllable data in data storage systems, or that submit user test responses, at least one of the following is true: (Level AA) Reversible: Submissions are reversible. Checked: Data entered by…

Understanding SC 3.3.3 Error Suggestion
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Understanding SC 3.3.3 Error Suggestion

3.3.3 Error Suggestion: If an input error is automatically detected and suggestions for correction are known, then the suggestions are provided to the user, unless it would jeopardize the security or purpose of the content. (Level AA) While SC 3.3.1 Error Identification talks about providing the errors in text format the SC 3.3.3 Error Suggestion…

Understanding SC 3.3.2 Labels or Instructions
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Understanding SC 3.3.2 Labels or Instructions

Success Criterion 3.3.2 Labels or Instructions (Level A): Labels or instructions are provided when content requires user input. The intention of this success criterion is to provide labels or instructions to form fields and controls which require user input. While the criterion asks for labels or instructions, it is important for the designers and content…

Understanding SC 3.3.1 Error Identification
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Understanding SC 3.3.1 Error Identification

3.3.1 Error Identification: If an input error is automatically detected, the item that is in error is identified and the error is described to the user in text. (Level A) Web is built with multiple components. One of the components to collect the data from the users is forms. When the data entered into these…

Understanding SC 3.2.4 Consistent Identification
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Understanding SC 3.2.4 Consistent Identification

3.2.4 Consistent Identification: Components that have the same functionality within a set of Web pages are identified consistently. (Level AA) The guideline requires that functional components (elements) that appear repeatedly in a set of web pages must have the same name/label. This helps Assistive aid users who heavily rely on these functional elements for quick…