Begin with semantic headings, labels, contrast, keyboard testing, focus states, alt text and error identification. Treat automated scans as aids, not proof of conformance.
Improve access by building clear structure, keyboard support, visible focus, useful alternatives and understandable forms. This page answers one narrow question first, then explains the checks needed before you act on the answer.
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The decision behind this topic
Improve access by building clear structure, keyboard support, visible focus, useful alternatives and understandable forms.
This page answers one narrow question first, then explains the checks needed before you act on the answer.
Action plan
Begin with semantic headings, labels, contrast, keyboard testing, focus states, alt text and error identification. Treat automated scans as aids, not proof of conformance.
- Can every action be used by keyboard? Write the answer in the brief and connect it to this outcome: Begin with semantic headings, labels, contrast, keyboard testing, focus states, alt text and error identification. Treat automated scans as aids, not proof of conformance.
- Are labels and errors programmatically connected? Check the answer against this practical situation: A placeholder is not a durable form label because it disappears during entry. A visible label helps more users understand and correct the field.
- Does zoom break the task? Name the owner, the evidence they must keep and the date when the decision will be reviewed.
| Step | Decision question | Evidence to keep |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Can every action be used by keyboard? | Begin with semantic headings, labels, contrast, keyboard testing, focus states, alt text and error identification. Treat automated scans as aids, not proof of conformance. |
| 2 | Are labels and errors programmatically connected? | A placeholder is not a durable form label because it disappears during entry. A visible label helps more users understand and correct the field. |
| 3 | Does zoom break the task? | Named owner, source record and review date |
Worked example
A placeholder is not a durable form label because it disappears during entry. A visible label helps more users understand and correct the field.
For “Accessible Service Websites: A Practical WCAG 2.2 Starting Point”, replace the example assumptions with your own audience, constraints and approval evidence before using the method.
Checks before you commit resources
- Can every action be used by keyboard?
- Are labels and errors programmatically connected?
- Does zoom break the task?
- Who owns the next action for accessibility?
- Which evidence for “Accessible Service Websites: A Practical WCAG 2.2 Starting Point” will be reviewed, and on which date?
Begin with semantic headings, labels, contrast, keyboard testing, focus states, alt text and error identification. Treat automated scans as aids, not proof of conformance.
Mistakes to avoid
- Treating “Accessible Service Websites: A Practical WCAG 2.2 Starting Point” as a generic deliverable instead of a specific business decision.
- For “Accessible Service Websites: A Practical WCAG 2.2 Starting Point”, avoid this: Approving screens before content, accessibility and measurement requirements are clear.
- For “Accessible Service Websites: A Practical WCAG 2.2 Starting Point”, avoid this: Launching without testing forms, redirects, analytics and mobile paths.
- For “Accessible Service Websites: A Practical WCAG 2.2 Starting Point”, do not use an example or number without recording its source, context and approval.
Sources and data rules
For technical benchmarks, use web.dev Core Web Vitals and W3C WCAG 2.2. Internal links follow Google link best practices. A keyword number is published only when it matches the exact topic, location and date range, and its source is named.
Questions to answer
Can every action be used by keyboard?
Begin with semantic headings, labels, contrast, keyboard testing, focus states, alt text and error identification. Treat automated scans as aids, not proof of conformance. Start by writing a direct answer to “Can every action be used by keyboard?” and the evidence that would change that answer.
Are labels and errors programmatically connected?
Test the answer against a real situation. A placeholder is not a durable form label because it disappears during entry. A visible label helps more users understand and correct the field. Record where your situation is different before copying the approach.
Does zoom break the task?
Assign one owner and one review date for “Does zoom break the task?”. Keep the brief, test result and final decision together so the next review uses evidence.
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