theme: Wording
How language, tone, and phrasing impact accessibility.
3.1.4 Abbreviations
Acronyms and shortened words should be avoided when possible. When they are used, they must be defined the first time they appear on a page.
3.1.5 Reading Level
Content is written in a way that most people with a lower secondary education (around 8th or 9th grade) can understand, or a simpler version is provided.
3.1.6 Pronunciation
If a word can be pronounced more than one way, and each way has a different meaning, the meaning is clarified to avoid ambiguity.
3.3.1 Error Identification
Errors must be clearly indicated and described to the user.
3.3.3 Error Suggestion
Helpful suggestions must be provided to help users correct their errors.
3.3.4 Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data)
Important forms like a legal agreement or submitting financial information offer the opportunity to check the information entered before sending.
3.3.5 Help
Where a label can’t provide enough information to understand what’s being asked, there’s hint text or some other kind of explanation alongside.
3.3.6 Error Prevention (All)
After entering any information, the user is offered the opportunity to check it before sending.
