Success criterion 3.2.4 · Level AA

Consistent Identification

“Why is 'Sign Out' called 'Log Off' on another page? Are you trying to confuse me?”

Who this helps: Cognitive Impairments, Visual Impairments

Success criterion 3.2.4 · Level AA

Components that have the same functionality within a set of web pages are identified consistently.

Principle 3: Understandable · Guideline 3.2: Predictable

What each role can do

Product manager: Adopt a uniform naming convention for similar functionalities.
Designer: Use consistent icons and labels for the same actions across the site.
Developer: Implement a style guide to keep naming and actions consistent.
Tester: Test to ensure that similar actions are consistently identified across the site.

“Now I don't need a decoder ring to use your site. High five!”