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UI Patterns WCAG 1.3.5

Input Purpose / Autocomplete

Inputs collecting personal data (name, email, address, credit card) must have autocomplete attributes. Helps autofill and assistive tech identify fields: autocomplete='email', 'given-name', etc.

In plain terms

Tag common fields — name, email, address — so browsers can autofill them. Faster for everyone, and vital for people who find typing hard.

Why this matters

Autocomplete attributes let browsers and assistive tech fill in personal details — a big help for people with motor or cognitive disabilities, and a convenience for everyone.

How to detect

Quick check

Check inputs collecting personal data (name, email, address, payment) for correct autocomplete values such as autocomplete='email'. Test that the browser offers to autofill them.