Error messages reference
Good error messages help users understand and fix form errors. This reference shows examples of clear error messages per field type, based on SC 3.3.1 Error Identification and SC 3.3.3 Error Suggestion.
The rules according to WCAG
- SC 3.3.1 Error Identification Level A
- If an input error is automatically detected, the item that is in error is identified and the error is described to the user in text.
- SC 3.3.3 Error Suggestion Level AA
- If an input error is automatically detected and suggestions for correction are known, then the suggestions are provided to the user, unless it would jeopardize the security or purpose of the content.
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