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3.2.2 On Input

  • Level: A
  • Guideline: 3.2 Predictable
  • Principle: 3 Understandable

What it is

Changing the setting of any user interface component does not automatically cause a change of context unless the user has been advised of the behavior before using the component.

How to test

  • Check: Changing the setting of any user interface component does not automatically cause a change of context unless the user has been advised of the behavior before using the component.
  • Use the sufficient techniques below as acceptable methods when applicable.
  • Confirm none of the common failures apply.

Sufficient techniques (W3C)

  • G80: Providing a submit button to initiate a change of context
  • H32: Providing submit buttons
  • H84: Using a button with a select element to perform an action
  • PDF15: Providing submit buttons with the submit-form action in PDF forms
  • G13: Describing what will happen before a change to a form control that causes a change of context to occur is made
  • SCR19: Using an onchange event on a select element without causing a change of context

Advisory techniques (W3C)

  • G201: Giving users advanced warning when opening a new window

Common failures (W3C)

  • F36: Failure of Success Criterion 3.2.2 due to automatically submitting a form and presenting new content without prior warning when the last field in the form is given a value
  • F37: Failure of Success Criterion 3.2.2 due to launching a new window without prior warning when the selection of a radio button, check box or select list is changed

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