Find out how to fix common accessibility mistakes in forms

Even when you design using the accessibility-focused GOV.UK Frontend (as documented in the GOV.UK Design System), how you implement the frontend can create accessibility issues.

Design

• Do not split up expected form groupings
• Make sure that answers are connected to a question
• Do not use a question as a heading unless a user can answer it on the page
• Avoid tabs for complex content
• Do not forget unique text for repeated actions such as 'Change'
• Accordions create extra work

Code implementation

• Do not use links in ‘aria-described’ areas like hint text
• Do not omit autocomplete attributes on input fields
• Do not forget link focus states
• Do not code lists as tables

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