WCAG Accesible Forms

More than 25% of the population may have difficulty completing a form if it's not accessible. With Diamond, you can create accessible forms that comply with WCAG standards (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines).

WCAG & Accessible Forms

A form is often the most important interaction on your website: requests, orders, registrations, complaints, or contact. If your form doesn't comply with WCAG 2.1 or WCAG 2.2 guidelines, you'll not only lose visitors, but also revenue and customer satisfaction.

Benefits of accessible forms for your organization:

Greater reach: Your website forms are also accessible to people with disabilities.
Compliance with international accessibility standards (WCAG).
Better user experience and higher conversion rates.
Compliance with legal obligations such as the Digital Accessibility Act.
Improved SEO through structured, semantic, and accessible HTML.

The 4 WCAG Principles for Accessible Forms

The WCAG guidelines are based on the POUR model:

Perceivable: Information must be perceptible to everyone. Clear labels, alt text, and sufficient color contrast are essential.
Operable: Your form must be operable using various methods, not just a mouse, but also keyboard navigation or voice control.
Understandable: Clear instructions, a logical sequence, and clear error messages help users complete the form correctly.
Robust: The form works reliably on all devices, browsers, and assistive technologies.

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Checklist: Make your forms WCAG-compliant

Use this checklist as a guide when designing digitally accessible forms conform WCAG:

Clear labels for each field: Ensure the label specifies exactly what data is being requested. Add title and aria attributes where necessary.
Note: Placeholder text alone in a field is not sufficient.
Adequate color contrast: Ensure sufficient contrast between text and background for optimal readability.
Tip: Use an accessibility contrast checker such as WebAIM.
Fully keyboard-accessible: Check whether the form can be navigated logically using the Tab key, without skipping fields or instructions.
Clear and specific error messages: In the error message for incorrectly filled fields, explain what is wrong and how the problem can be resolved.

Autocomplete frequently requested fields: Speed up form completion by automatically completing frequently used data with the autocomplete attribute.
Multiple input methods: Offer alternatives, such as entering dates manually or using a calendar selection.
Screen reader testing: Check the accessibility of your forms with a screen reader, such as NVDA(Windows) and VoiceOver (Mac).
Mobile-friendly design: Ensure that fields and buttons function properly and are readable on different screen sizes.
Extend or disable time limits: Offer the option to add extra time or disable time limits, for example, for users of assistive technology.

On the forms page of WCAG.nl you can read more about making your forms accessible.

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How Diamond helps you create WCAG-accessible forms

With Diamond Forms, Flows & Docs, you can build accessibility-compliant forms without any technical expertise.
Diamond includes:

A drag-and-drop form editor without coding.
Complete styling freedom to ensure your forms meet accessibility requirements.
Features for even the most complex forms.
Professional support for accessible web forms.

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