What WCAG 3.2.4 Requires
Components that do the same thing across the site (a search field, a "log in" button) must be labeled and identified consistently, not use different names in different places.
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
Compare repeated components across pages and confirm they use consistent labels and icons.
Common Failures
- One page calls a component "Search" and another calls the identical component "Find".
Related Criteria in Predictable
WCAG 3.2.4 Questions
What does WCAG 3.2.4 require?
Components that do the same thing across the site (a search field, a "log in" button) must be labeled and identified consistently, not use different names in different places.
Can AccessBell test WCAG 3.2.4 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 3.2.4?
Level AA, added in WCAG 2.0. Level AA is required to meet WCAG AA, the level referenced by the ADA, Section 508 and most accessibility laws.
Sources
- W3C: Understanding 3.2.4 Consistent Identification (opens in a new tab)
- W3C: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 (opens in a new tab)
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