Interactive form controls must have Labels/Tooltips associated
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Compliance Data & Impact
Disabilities Affected
- Blind
- Deafblind
- Mobility
Standard(s)
- WCAG 2.1 (A)
- WCAG 2.0 (A)
WCAG Success Criteria [WCAG 2.1 (A)]
- 1.3.1: MUST: Info and Relationships
WCAG Success Criteria [WCAG 2.0 (A)]
- 1.3.1: MUST: Info and Relationships
How to Fix the Problem
Add labels on the form field elements.
Using the Forms tool in Adobe Acrobat Pro:
- In the Forms menu, select Add or Edit Fields
- For the field you want to edit, access the context menu and select the Properties dialog
- In the General tab of the Properties dialog, type a description for the form field in the Tooltip field
- Repeat for all form fields
Note: Adobe Acrobat Pro is the most common tool for PDF remediations, but other tools and software are also available and can be used to remediate the PDF.
Why it Matters
Effective form labels are required to make forms accessible. The purpose of form elements such as checkboxes, radio buttons, input fields, etc., is often apparent to sighted users, even if the form element is not programmatically labeled. Screen reader users require useful form labels to identify form fields. Adding a label to all form elements eliminates ambiguity and contributes to a more accessible product.
When labels for form elements are absent, screen reader users do not know the input data expectations. Screen readers cannot programmatically determine information about input objects without an established label relationship (or redundant text serving as a label).
Rule Description
Ensures every form element has a label
The Algorithm (in simple terms)
Interactive form controls must have Labels/Tooltips associated
Resources
Deque University Course Pages (subscription required)
No related course information available.
Refer to the complete list of axe 2.0 rules.
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