WCAG 2.1 · Level AA · Perceivable
WCAG 1.3.5 — Identify Input Purpose
Fields collecting common user info (name, email, address) should declare their purpose via autocomplete so browsers and assistive tech can auto-fill.
WCAG 1.3.5 at a glance
Level AA · Principle: Perceivable · Added in WCAG 2.1. Level AA is the conformance target for the ADA, EAA, and Section 508.
What it means
Fields collecting common user info (name, email, address) should declare their purpose via autocomplete so browsers and assistive tech can auto-fill.
Who it helps
Users with cognitive disabilities and anyone who benefits from autofill.
Common failures
- Login/checkout fields with no autocomplete attributes
How to meet WCAG 1.3.5
- Add appropriate autocomplete tokens (e.g. autocomplete="email")
- Use standard input types
How to test it
Partly automatable — check for autocomplete on identified inputs.