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A form is missing unique accessible label

A form is missing unique accessible label — rule summary
FieldValue
Rule codeManual_FormLandmark_Name_Missing
WCAG conformance levelA
WCAG success criterion1.3.1 Info and Relationships
Must be fixed at sourceNo

Description

We detected a form lacking an accessible name. Forms are native landmark regions that require a brief and descriptive label to help provide clear context for assistive technology users about the purpose of the form.

How to fix

Each form element on the page should have a visible label which describes the purpose of the form. Enclose related form controls within a fieldset and use a legend for descriptions to improve accessibility. Alternatively, a visible heading element (e.g. an h1-h6 element) can be used. Associate the <form> element with it's corresponding label using an aria-labelledby attribute that references the ID value of the legent or heading element.