Falling in Love With Forms - Error Messaging (NVDA + Internet Explorer 11)

9 Jun 2015 · 0 min
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Aaron Gustafson demonstrates how NVDA reads validation errors on a web form in Internet Explorer 11. When the email field is empty or invalid, the screen reader vocalizes a confusing jumble: "Your email star edit required invalid entry." The clip shows why error messages need to be concise and clearly structured for users with assistive technology.

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