Forms · WCAG 2.1 Level AA
autocomplete attribute must be used correctly
Ensure the autocomplete attribute is correct and suitable for the form field.
What it means
The autocomplete-valid rule flags elements that fail this check. It maps to WCAG success criterion 1.3.5.
Who it affects
Screen reader users, voice control users and people with cognitive disabilities filling in forms.
How to fix it
Use valid autocomplete tokens on personal-data fields.
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Run a free scan. If this rule fails, the results list the affected elements. Deque, which maintains axe-core, also documents this rule in detail: Deque University: autocomplete-valid.
Quick answers
What does the axe rule "autocomplete-valid" check?
Ensure the autocomplete attribute is correct and suitable for the form field.
How do I fix "autocomplete attribute must be used correctly"?
Use valid autocomplete tokens on personal-data fields.
Who is affected by autocomplete-valid failures?
Screen reader users, voice control users and people with cognitive disabilities filling in forms.
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