What WCAG 3.3.7 Requires
Information the visitor already entered earlier in the same process should not need to be re-entered manually; it should be auto-populated or selectable, unless re-entry is essential.
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
Complete a multi-step form and check whether previously entered information (like a shipping address reused for billing) must be retyped.
Common Failures
- A checkout flow asks for the same address twice with no "same as shipping" option.
Related Criteria in Input Assistance
WCAG 3.3.7 Questions
What does WCAG 3.3.7 require?
Information the visitor already entered earlier in the same process should not need to be re-entered manually; it should be auto-populated or selectable, unless re-entry is essential.
Can AccessBell test WCAG 3.3.7 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 3.3.7?
Level A, added in WCAG 2.2.
Sources
- W3C: Understanding 3.3.7 Redundant Entry (opens in a new tab)
- W3C: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 (opens in a new tab)
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