Control group
Control groups allow related checkboxes and radios to be grouped together.
import { ... } from '@ag.ds-next/react/control-group';Learn more about how to meet WCAG success criteria when implementing control groups. This makes them accessible and inclusive for users of all abilities and situations.
The control group component passed accessibility testing in 2022.
Error identification
Requirements
- Input errors are detected and communicated to the user.
- Error messages are accessible to all users, including those with disabilities.
- Error messages clearly identify the error.
- Error messages provide sufficient information for users to locate and fix the problem.
- Error messages are understood and conveyed by assistive technology.
Benefits
- Assistive technology users have equal access to error messages.
- Reduces user frustration by clearly explaining what went wrong.
- Helps users with cognitive disabilities understand and fix problems.
- Saves time by preventing repeated unsuccessful attempts.
- Enables users to solve errors themselves without having to contact tech support.
WCAG references
- Understanding success criterion 3.3.2 Labels or instructions
- Understanding success criterion 3.3.1 Error identification
Error prevention
Requirements
- Hint text is provided when it’s helpful.
- Labels and hint text are clear and succinct.
- Users can check, reverse or confirm their input on forms with legal commitments, financial transactions or data modifications.
Benefits
- Clear guidance reduces anxiety about making mistakes.
- Helps users understand form requirements.
- Saves time by preventing the entry of incorrect information.
- Particularly valuable for users with cognitive or motor impairments.
- Provides safeguards against critical errors with significant consequences.
WCAG references
- Understanding success criterion 3.3.2 Labels or instructions
- Understanding success criterion 3.3.4 Error prevention (legal, financial, data)
Name, role, value
Requirements
- All control groups and controls have appropriate names, roles and values that are understood and conveyed by assistive technology.
- Clear label identifying the group and its controls.
- ARIA roles and states where needed –
aria-checked,aria-required.
Benefits
- Assistive technology users have equal access to information about the purpose and state of the component.
- Improves usability for voice control software users.
- Helps users with cognitive challenges understand component functionality.
- Makes automation and testing more reliable.