Re: Obscure images as labels

Hi Sarah,

SC 3.2.4 sort of addresses this kind of confusion with icons. As long as
the icon has specific alt text, even if the icon is confusing, consistent
and meaningful text alternative is the only requirement.

As others have said, SC 3.3.2 specifically mentions the need for visible
labels only for controls associated with data entry, and 2.4.6 specifies
that labels are not a requirement.

It's terrible UX to use unclear icons without labels, but the only WCAG
requirement for icons as controls is size, contrast, and alt text.

Adding a tooltip could be helpful but isn't required.



On Tuesday, June 18, 2024, Ms J <ms.jflz.woop@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi Michael
>
> The issue for an AT user would be a VA user who did not know how to
reference the control by name as they wouldn't know how to refer to it.
> There are some WCAG issues which impact all users but are more
problematic for certain users. For example - headings and labels being
non-descriptive. So, the fact it impacts all users doesn't necessarily mean
it isn't an accessibility issue?
> Thanks
> Sarah
> Sent from Outlook for iOS