Labels and Instructions (WCAG 3.3.2)

This page demonstrates various ways to provide clear labels and instructions for form controls.

Goal: Users know what information to enter.
What to do: Provide labels or instructions for inputs.
Why it's important: Everyone, especially those with cognitive disabilities, will know how to respond.

Note: Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required.

User Registration Form

Username

Must start with a letter, can contain letters, numbers, and underscores, 3-20 characters long

Please enter a valid username following the format above

Name Information

Given Name

Family Name

Phone Number

Area Code

3 digits

Exchange

3 digits

Number

4 digits

State

Enter two-letter state code (e.g., CA for California)

Birth Date

Select a date or enter in MM-DD-YYYY format

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