Usage
A text field is a rectangular area in which people enter or edit small, specific pieces of text.
Given that I am on a screen with a password input field
When I use | I see/hear |
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Tab or arrow keys | Focus visibly moves to the input |
Spacebar | Input can be edited |
When I use | I hear |
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Swipe | Focus moves to the input, expresses its name, role, state then any instructions |
Doubletap | .com website keyboard appears appears to edit |
Reads | I hear |
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Name | Purpose is clear and matches visible label |
Role | Identifies itself as text field |
Group | Visible label and instructions are read with the input in focus |
State | If applicable, it expresses its state (required, dimmed, invalid) |
When I use | I see |
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Text resize | Text can resize up to 200% without losing information |
A text field is a rectangular area in which people enter or edit small, specific pieces of text.