Success criterion 3.2.2
On Input
Changing the setting of any user interface component does not automatically cause a change of context unless the user has been advised of the behavior before using the component.
- Level A
- Principle 3: Understandable
- Guideline 3.2: Predictable
In a user’s words
“Hey, I was still reading! Don't switch tabs on me!”
What each role can do
- Product manager
- Inform users about any context changes resulting from their actions.
- Designer
- Include clear indications or warnings if input will lead to changes in context.
- Developer
- Implement alerts or tooltips to warn users about impending context changes due to input.
- Tester
- Test to ensure that context changes upon input are clearly communicated.
Once it is fixed
“No more surprises! Now I feel like I'm in control. You guys rock!”
Share this with your team
The quotes are written to illustrate the criterion. They are not testimonials from real people. For the official wording, find 3.2.2 in the W3C quick reference for WCAG 2.2 (opens in a new tab).
Or press ←the left arrow and →the right arrow.