Marcelo Paiva

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Success criterion 3.3.7

Redundant Entry

Information previously entered by or provided to the user is auto-populated if required again, reducing the need for redundant entry.

  • Level A
  • Principle 3: Understandable
  • Guideline 3.3: Input Assistance
  • New in WCAG 2.2

In a user’s words

“Why tell you something twice? Remember what I said the first time, please!”

Who this helps: All users, especially those with Cognitive Impairments

What each role can do

Product manager
Minimize the need for users to re-enter information they've already provided.
Designer
Design forms and interfaces that leverage auto-population for previously entered information.
Developer
Implement auto-population of fields based on previously entered information.
Tester
Test to ensure that information is correctly auto-populated, reducing the need for redundant entry.

Once it is fixed

“Seeing my info already there when I need it again makes everything smoother and faster. Thanks for valuing my time and effort!”

The quotes are written to illustrate the criterion. They are not testimonials from real people. For the official wording, find 3.3.7 in the W3C quick reference for WCAG 2.2 (opens in a new tab).

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