Abbreviations

Success criterion 3.1.4 · Level AAA

Abbreviations

A mechanism for identifying the expanded form or meaning of abbreviations is provided.

Principle 3: Understandable · Guideline 3.1: Readable

What each role can do

Product manager

Define abbreviations the first time they appear on a page or provide a reference.

Designer

Use tooltips or inline explanations for abbreviations.

Developer

Implement <abbr> tags and tooltips to explain abbreviations.

Tester

Ensure that all abbreviations have tooltips or explanations.

Once it is fixed

“LOL, now I finally know what 'IDK' means! You've demystified the Internet for me!”