These are the evaluation questions associated with this checkpoint, followed by the evaluation tool/method used to answer the question.
- Must repair: Does each <input> element or control (except buttons) have an associated and visible <label> element or title attribute? (fix if "no")
- Visual Inspection
- Jaws
- Firefox: -> Tools -> Page Info -> Forms
- Must repair: Are all cues for filling out the form (mandatory fields,
help boxes, error messages, and so on) available to users of assistive technology?
(fix if "no")
- Internet Explorer / AIS: Structure -> Show Tab Order
- Visual Inspection
- Jaws
- Must repair: Is the tab order to reach the form and the tab order between
form elements consistent with the normal order of entering
form data? (fix if "no")
- Internet Explorer / AIS: Structure -> Show Tab Order
- Visual Inspection
- Jaws
Best practice: Are logically-related groups of form elements identified
with appropriate <fieldset>, <legend>, or <caption> elements? (fix if "no")
Best practice: Is placeholder text, if used, redundant or
distracting to users of assistive technology? (fix if "yes")
Comment: most properly labeled form elements no longer
benefit from placeholder text.
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