Marcelo Paiva
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Success criterion 3.3.3 · Level AA

Error Suggestion

“Made a mistake? No worries, here's a hint to get it right!”

Who this helps: Cognitive Impairments, Learning Disabilities

Success criterion 3.3.3 · Level AA

Error Suggestion

If an input error is automatically detected and suggestions for correction are known, those suggestions are provided to the user.

Principle 3: Understandable · Guideline 3.3: Input Assistance

What each role can do

Product manager
Incorporate error correction suggestions within the error identification process.
Designer
Design intuitive and helpful error suggestions that guide users to correct mistakes.
Developer
Develop functionality to provide actionable suggestions when common errors are detected.
Tester
Test to ensure error suggestions are helpful, accurate, and do not compromise security.

Once it is fixed

“Your suggestions made fixing errors a snap. It's like having a friendly guide by my side!”

Next criterion: 3.3.4 Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data)