WCAG 2.1 Quick Reference

All success criteria at a glance with descriptions

10 criteria | Level A: 5 Level AA: 5
3.1.1 Level A Understandable

Language of Page

The default human language of each web page can be programmatically determined.

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3.1.2 Level AA Understandable

Language of Parts

The human language of each passage or phrase in the content can be programmatically determined.

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3.2.1 Level A Understandable

On Focus

When any component receives focus, it does not initiate a change of context.

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3.2.2 Level A Understandable

On Input

Changing the setting of any user interface component does not automatically cause a change of context unless the user has been advised.

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3.2.3 Level AA Understandable

Consistent Navigation

Navigational mechanisms that are repeated on multiple web pages occur in the same relative order.

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3.2.4 Level AA Understandable

Consistent Identification

Components that have the same functionality within a set of web pages are identified consistently.

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3.3.1 Level A Understandable

Error Identification

If an input error is automatically detected, the item in error is identified and the error is described to the user in text.

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3.3.2 Level A Understandable

Labels or Instructions

Labels or instructions are provided when content requires user input.

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3.3.3 Level AA Understandable

Error Suggestion

If an input error is detected and suggestions for correction are known, then the suggestions are provided to the user.

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3.3.4 Level AA Understandable

Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data)

For web pages that cause legal commitments or financial transactions, submissions are reversible, checked, or confirmed.

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