Wcag Audit Understandable Forms Deep

What it does

This skill performs a deep audit of web forms to ensure they meet WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) success criteria related to form understandability. It analyzes elements like labels, instructions, error messages, and input fields to identify potential accessibility issues for users with disabilities. The goal is to provide actionable recommendations for improving form usability and compliance.

When to use it

• Accessibility Remediation: After a user reports difficulty understanding or completing a web form.
• Pre-Launch Accessibility Check: Before deploying a new website or redesigning existing forms.
• WCAG Compliance Audits: As part of a broader accessibility audit process to ensure adherence to WCAG guidelines.
• Improving User Experience: To proactively enhance the usability and clarity of web forms for all users, not just those with disabilities.

Key capabilities

• Analyzes form labels and instructions.
• Evaluates error message clarity and placement.
• Checks input field accessibility (e.g., proper use of aria-describedby).
• Identifies potential WCAG violations related to form understandability.

Example prompts

• "Audit this web form for WCAG compliance: [URL]"
• "Analyze the form on [URL] and identify any issues with label clarity."
• "Check if the error messages on this form are accessible according to WCAG guidelines: [URL]"

Tips & gotchas

The skill's effectiveness depends on accurate HTML structure. Ensure the provided URL points directly to the form’s HTML, not a rendered page that might obscure underlying code.