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Should inputs and buttons have the same focus state?
Should text input text focus state be the same as buttons keyboard focus state?
- buttons
- color contrast
- focus
- text input
How do I know whether an image of text is decorative?
Success Criterion 1.4.9: Images of Text (No Exception) states that text “used for pure decoration” is one of the few allowed uses for images of text. How do I know whether text is decorative?
- decorative images
- images
- text
Why aren’t accessibility best practices part of WCAG success criteria?
Accessibility guides and audit results will include “accessibility best practices” that aren’t tied to a specific success criterion. If these practices are helpful, why aren’t they already success criteria in the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines?
- best practices
- user experience
Should “Sign Up” fields be links or buttons?
I have an element on my page that allows users to sign in to their account. It both takes a user to a new page AND submits a form, so should it be coded as a link or a button?
- buttons
- links
When should I use the ARIA “application” role?
When should I use the ARIA "application" role? How does it affect web accessibility?
- aria
- aria roles
- custom widgets
When is user error prevention required?
When do I have to make sure users don't make an error on my site?
- errors
- forms
- user experience
When should I use the ARIA “section” role?
When should I use the ARIA "section" role?
- aria
- aria roles
Why should I test with more than a screen reader?
Why do I need accessibility testing with more than just a screen reader?
- Accessibility Testing
- Assistive Technology
- manual testing
- user experience
How do I prevent user errors on my website?
How do I prevent user errors on my website?
- errors
- forms
- labels
- user experience