Labels or Instructions

Success criterion 3.3.2 · Level A

Labels or Instructions

Labels or instructions are provided for content that requires user input.

Principle 3: Understandable · Guideline 3.3: Input Assistance

What each role can do

Product manager

Ensure all input fields have associated labels and instructions.

Designer

Design forms with clear, concise labels and instructions for each field.

Developer

Use proper HTML elements (<label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby) to associate text labels with form controls.

Tester

Verify labels and instructions are correctly implemented and accessible.

Once it is fixed

“Filling out your forms feels like a conversation. I always know exactly what to do!”