Form elements must have labels
What is the problem?
The "label" accessibility rule requires that every form element has an associated label.
Impacted Groups
Why is this important?
Without labels, screen reader users may not be able to understand the purpose of form fields. This can make it difficult for them to fill out forms accurately, hindering their ability to access online services and information.
How to solve this issue
To fix this issue, associate a label with each form element using the <label> tag or the aria-label attribute. This ensures that screen reader users can easily understand the purpose of each form field and complete the form successfully.
Rule Information
Rule ID
label
Severity
Manual Review Required
Rule Group
WCAG 2.0 Level A & AA Rules
Guidelines
- WCAG 2.1 (A)
- WCAG 2.0 (A)
- WCAG 2.2 (A)
- Section 508
- Trusted Tester
- EN 301 549
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