WCAG 2.0 · Level AA · Understandable

WCAG 3.3.4 — Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data)

For legal, financial, or data submissions, changes must be reversible, checked, or confirmable.

WCAG 3.3.4 at a glance

Level AA · Principle: Understandable · Added in WCAG 2.0. Level AA is the conformance target for the ADA, EAA, and Section 508.

What it means

For legal, financial, or data submissions, changes must be reversible, checked, or confirmable.

Who it helps

Everyone — prevents costly mistakes.

Common failures

  • Final purchase or data deletion with no review/confirm step

How to meet WCAG 3.3.4

  1. Add a review/confirm step, allow correction, or make actions reversible

How to test it

Manual.

Frequently asked questions

Is WCAG 3.3.4 Level A or AA?
WCAG 3.3.4 (Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data)) is a Level AA success criterion, introduced in WCAG 2.0. Level AA is the standard required by the ADA, EAA, and Section 508.
How do I test WCAG 3.3.4?
Manual.

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