Visual Cues

Topic

Technique

WCAG AA Requirement

Visual Meaning

Visual Meaning: Content MUST NOT rely solely on visual characteristics such as shape, size, visual location, or orientation to convey meaning.

Required WCAG 1.3.3

Color

See the requirements for color and contrast.

Required Multiple

Visual Layout

Visual Separation of Content Blocks: Blocks of content SHOULD be visually separated and distinct from each other, via margins, padding, or other methods of achieving visual "white space."

best practice

Label Proximity: Labels SHOULD be visually adjacent to their controls.

best practice

One Visual Focal Point: The layout SHOULD have only one main visual focal point.

best practice

Draw Attention: The design SHOULD draw attention to the intended visual focus point.

best practice

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