Identify Input Purpose - Clarifying the purpose of input fields

(AA)

The purpose of each input field collecting information about the user can be programmatically determined when:

- the input field serves a purpose identified in the Input Purposes for user interface components section; and

- the content is implemented using technologies with support for identifying the expected meaning for form input data.

Description

This success criterion is about entering data related to the user themselves. If the user enters such personal data about himself, it should be ensured that assistive technologies also inform him about the purpose of the entry.

Relevance and applicability

This guideline is relevant when implementing accessibility for your portal.

General implementation

Input fields or form fields are provided with labels by default, which can be used to convey the purpose of the input to the user.

Detailed implementation