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From: Matson, Eric (ecmatson
Date: Jul 18, 2023 9:51AM

Hey all,

We have a form that requires the date and time be entered in a specific format. If the user doesn't enter the information correctly, the form resets to blank fields. There's no notification that the information was entered wrong, just resets when you tab out of the field.

I feel like this would be a failure of WCAG 4.1.3 - Understanding Success Criterion 4.1.3: Status Messages | WAI | W3C<https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG21/Understanding/status-messages> - since there should be a status message saying the information you entered has changed. But I'm fairly new to citing WCAG, so figured I'd see what the experts here thought.

Thanks,

Eric Matson | Assistive Technology Specialist
Center for Disability Access and Resources
Division of Student Affairs
The University of Idaho
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