What WCAG 3.2.2 Requires
Changing the value of a form control (selecting an option, checking a box) must not automatically trigger a major change of context unless the visitor was warned in advance.
New to this criterion? Read our plain-English guide, WCAG 3.2.2 On Input Explained in Plain English, with examples and code.
Can AccessBell Test This Automatically?
Not fully. Like most WCAG criteria that depend on meaning or context, this one needs a person to judge. AccessBell's report lists it for manual review rather than marking it pass or fail automatically, so it never gets missed.
How to Test It by Hand
Change the value of each dropdown, radio button and checkbox and confirm nothing unexpected happens without a clear warning first.
Common Failures
- Selecting a dropdown option immediately navigates to a new page with no warning or explicit submit action.
Related Criteria in Predictable
WCAG 3.2.2 Questions
What does WCAG 3.2.2 require?
Changing the value of a form control (selecting an option, checking a box) must not automatically trigger a major change of context unless the visitor was warned in advance.
Can AccessBell test WCAG 3.2.2 automatically?
Not fully. This criterion needs a person to judge, so AccessBell's report lists it for manual review rather than marking it pass or fail on its own.
What level is WCAG 3.2.2?
Level A, added in WCAG 2.0.
Sources
- W3C: Understanding 3.2.2 On Input (opens in a new tab)
- W3C: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 (opens in a new tab)
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