| Rule ID |
Control 16 |
| Conformance |
Required |
| Definition |
Use autocomplete attributes or other programmatic techniques that support auto-populating form controls with information previously entered by the user, unless the content meets one of the exceptions related to gaming, security or data validity. |
| Purpose |
- To ensure that users can successfully complete multi-step processes.
- Users with cognitive disabilities experience short-term, working memory difficulty. Not having to repeatedly remember particular information reduces stress and the likelihood of mistakes.
- Users who experience difficulty forming new memories, recalling information, and other functions related to cognition can complete processes without having to unnecessarily rely on their memory.
- Users with mobility impairments, for example using switch control or voice input, benefit from a reduced need for text entry.
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| Conformance |
Required |
| WCAG Success Criteria |
Success Criterion 3.3.7 Redundant Entry
Other Related Success Criterion:
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| Rule Category |
Forms |
| Rule Scope |
Element |
| Techniques |
- Add an
autocomplete attribute to the form control that would support auto-populating the form control from previously entered information.
- There are many other programmatic techniques to support auto-population, including but not limited to the use of cookies, HTTP session variables and server side stored information.
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