Marcelo Paiva
A man with outstretched arms walks a tightrope above circus tent peaks, swirling patterns filling the sky.

Success criterion 3.3.6 · Level AAA

Error Prevention (All)

“Let's get it right the first time. But just in case, how about a safety net?”

Who this helps: All users, with an emphasis on those prone to making mistakes

Success criterion 3.3.6 · Level AAA

Error Prevention (All)

For web pages that require users to submit information, submissions are reversible, checked for input errors, and confirmed before finalizing, to prevent errors.

Principle 3: Understandable · Guideline 3.3: Input Assistance

What each role can do

Product manager
Design all information submission processes to be foolproof with safeguards against errors.
Designer
Create an engaging user experience that includes easy ways to reverse actions, check for and correct errors.
Developer
Build functionalities that allow users to review, correct, and confirm their information before submission.
Tester
Ensure thorough testing of the submission process to verify error prevention measures are effective.

Once it is fixed

“Thanks for the safety net! It's reassuring to know I can review and tweak things before making them final. You've made the web a friendlier place for everyone.”

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