JAWS - Create accessible web forms
Problem
An end user or someone responsible to creation or web forms seeks information about creating accessible web forms on websites.
Applies to
- JAWS
Note
Although JAWS is explicitly cited in this article the accessibility practices described in the resources below will cover requirements of those using other screen readers or magnifier products.
Resolution
Please find the resources below to help get things started, more information can be found on the web.
- W3C Guidelines on accessible forms tutorial:
https://www.w3.org/WAI/tutorials/forms/ - The A11Y Project:
https://www.a11yproject.com/posts/how-to-write-accessible-forms/
Supplementary information
Please see article Create Accessible Word forms.
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