Marcelo Paiva
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Success criterion 3.3.7 · Level A

Redundant Entry

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

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

Success criterion 3.3.7 · Level A

Redundant Entry

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

Principle 3: Understandable · Guideline 3.3: Input Assistance

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!”

Next criterion: 3.3.8 Accessible Authentication (Minimum)