Making accessibility standards easy to understand, one success criterion at a time.

level: A

Level A is the lowest level for meeting WCAG standards, and it provides the most basic support for web accessibility. Successfully implement every success criterion under Level A to achieve this standard.

WCAG 2.1, 2.2 Level A

2.5.2 Pointer Cancellation

Actions (like pressing a button) aren’t triggered on mouse-down; rather on mouse-up.

Gestures
Cognitive, Physical/Motor, Visual
Code
WCAG 2.1, 2.2 Level A

2.5.3 Label in Name

The visible text of a form field, button, or link matches the text in the underlying code.

Code and Labels, Forms
Cognitive, Visual
Code
WCAG 2.1, 2.2 Level A

2.5.4 Motion Actuation

There is no reliance on device motion, like shaking or tilting, to carry out an action.

Gestures
Cognitive, Physical/Motor, Visual
Code
WCAG 2.0, 2.1, 2.2 Level A

3.1.1 Language of Page

There’s a lang attribute on the <html> element that matches the language of the page.

Code and Labels, Wording
Cognitive, Visual
Code
WCAG 2.0, 2.1, 2.2 Level A

3.2.1 On Focus

Nothing unexpected changes when something on the page receives keyboard focus, like a <button>

Keyboard
Cognitive
Code, Design
WCAG 2.0, 2.1, 2.2 Level A

3.2.2 On Input

Nothing unexpected happens when a form field value is selected, like picking an option from a dropdown menu.

Code and Labels, Forms, Keyboard
Cognitive
Code
WCAG 2.2 Level A

3.2.6 Consistent Help

Some form of help is available from every page.

Whole Site
Cognitive
Code, Design
WCAG 2.0, 2.1, 2.2 Level A

3.3.1 Error Identification

Errors must be clearly indicated and described to the user.

Forms, Wording
Cognitive, Visual
Code, Design
WCAG 2.0, 2.1, 2.2 Level A

3.3.2 Labels or Instructions

Provide enough help to prevent form errors—sometimes the label is enough, but hint text or instructions might also be needed.

Code and Labels, Forms
Cognitive, Visual
Code
WCAG 2.2 Level A

3.3.7 Redundant Entry

Users should not have to re-enter previously provided information unless necessary.

Forms
Cognitive, Physical/Motor
Code