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HTML Test Suite for WCAG 2.0
Test 122 - input element label, type of "password", should be positioned close to control.

W3C Editor's Draft 2005-08-11

Editors:
Chris Ridpath, ATRC, University Of Toronto
Jenae Andershonis, Microsoft Inc.

Abstract

This test case was created by the ATRC at the University Of Toronto. It should not be construed as required for conformance with the proposed WCAG2.

The complete list of tests may be found at http://www.w3.org/WAI/GL/WCAG20/tests/

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Status Of This Test

As part of the conformance test process, this test has a status of 'unconfirmed'.


WCAG2 Guideline

This test is not required for conformance to the current WCAG2. It is provided for discussion and informational purposes only.


Techniques

There are no techniques related to this test.


Prerequisite Tests

There are no prerequisite tests for this test.


Test Process

Procedure

  1. Check all input elements that have a type attribute value of "password".
  2. View the input element within the content and check the positioning of its label.

Expected Results

  1. The label must be positioned close to the control [editor-note How do we determine close?].

Fail Instructions

  1. Position the label close to the control.

Pass Instructions

Any accessibility check may be performed after this test.


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