Form field is missing label

Compliance Data & User Impact

User Impact: Critical

100% Complete

Disabilities Affected:

  • blindness
  • deafblindness
  • learning disabilities

WCAG Version:
2

WCAG Levels:

  • A

WCAG Guidelines:

Solution Techniques:

Automated Test Accuracy:
High

Check1st Severity:
3

DRRSAG Designations:

  • description

How to Fix the Problem

A form field should be labelled. Use a label element with a “for”, “aria-label” or “aria-labelledby” attribute according to specifications.

The Algorithm, in Simple Terms

Engine scans page for form fields, except buttons, and validates if they have a <label for=”input_id”>, <aria-label=”value”>, <aria-labelledby= id=”input_id”> or <title=”value”>.

Why Is it Important?

Some users will not be able to identify the purpose of the form control.

Code Example

<label for="example">First Name:</label>

<input type="text" id="example">

This element perfoms as a container, and has no functionality. This container may contain another elements that has functionality or logical role.

Ignore this issue if this element has an alternative that performs the same and overrides the content of this element.