Input Assistance:
Understanding Guideline 3.3
Guideline 3.3: Help users avoid and correct mistakes.
Intent of Guideline 3.3
Everyone makes mistakes. However, people with some disabilities have more difficulty creating error-free input. In addition, it may be harder for them to detect that they have made an error. Typical error indication methods may not be obvious to them because of a limited field of view, limited color perception, or use of assistive technology. This guideline seeks to reduce the number of serious or irreversible errors that are made, increase the likelihood that all errors will be noticed by the user, and help users understand what they should do to correct an error.
Advisory Techniques for Guideline 3.3 (not success criteria specific)
Specific techniques for meeting each Success Criterion for this guideline are listed in the understanding sections for each Success Criterion (listed below). If there are techniques, however, for addressing this guideline that do not fall under any of the success criteria, they are listed here. These techniques are not required or sufficient for meeting any success criteria, but can make certain types of Web content more accessible to more people.
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Success Criteria for this Guideline:
- Understanding Success Criterion 3.3.1 [Error Identification]
- Understanding Success Criterion 3.3.2 [Labels or Instructions]
- Understanding Success Criterion 3.3.3 [Error Suggestion]
- Understanding Success Criterion 3.3.4 [Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data)]
- Understanding Success Criterion 3.3.5 [Help]
- Understanding Success Criterion 3.3.6 [Error Prevention (All)]