WCAG 2.2 Quick Reference
Every Level A and AA success criterion in WCAG 2.0, 2.1 and 2.2, in plain words. Level AA is what most laws ask for.
Language of Page
The default human language of each web page can be programmatically determined.
Learn more about 3.1.1 Language of Page (opens in a new tab) →Language of Parts
The human language of each passage or phrase in the content can be programmatically determined.
Learn more about 3.1.2 Language of Parts (opens in a new tab) →On Focus
When any component receives focus, it does not initiate a change of context.
Learn more about 3.2.1 On Focus (opens in a new tab) →On Input
Changing the setting of any user interface component does not automatically cause a change of context unless the user has been advised.
Learn more about 3.2.2 On Input (opens in a new tab) →Consistent Navigation
Navigational mechanisms that are repeated on multiple web pages occur in the same relative order.
Learn more about 3.2.3 Consistent Navigation (opens in a new tab) →Consistent Identification
Components that have the same functionality within a set of web pages are identified consistently.
Learn more about 3.2.4 Consistent Identification (opens in a new tab) →Consistent Help
Help options such as contact details or a chat link appear in the same place on every page that has them.
Learn more about 3.2.6 Consistent Help (opens in a new tab) →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.
Learn more about 3.3.1 Error Identification (opens in a new tab) →Labels or Instructions
Labels or instructions are provided when content requires user input.
Learn more about 3.3.2 Labels or Instructions (opens in a new tab) →Error Suggestion
If an input error is detected and suggestions for correction are known, then the suggestions are provided to the user.
Learn more about 3.3.3 Error Suggestion (opens in a new tab) →Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data)
For web pages that cause legal commitments or financial transactions, submissions are reversible, checked, or confirmed.
Learn more about 3.3.4 Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data) (opens in a new tab) →Redundant Entry
Information a user already entered in the same process is filled in for them or available to select, instead of asked for again.
Learn more about 3.3.7 Redundant Entry (opens in a new tab) →Accessible Authentication (Minimum)
Logging in does not require a memory or puzzle test, such as remembering a password, unless an alternative or help like copy and paste is allowed.
Learn more about 3.3.8 Accessible Authentication (Minimum) (opens in a new tab) →Test your site against these criteria
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