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- Is placeholder text accessible?
- Do screen readers read placeholder?
- Why is the use of placeholder text as a form label bad for accessibility check all that apply?
- Should inputs have placeholder text?
Is placeholder text accessible?
Assistive technologies, such as screen readers, do not treat placeholder text as labels.
Do screen readers read placeholder?
Screen readers such as JAWS and NVDA do not read placeholder text, it's a visual addition only. However, if you're providing important information visually (such as format for data entry) there is no reason you shouldn't be conveying this information to screen reader users as well.
Why is the use of placeholder text as a form label bad for accessibility check all that apply?
Placeholder text within a form field makes it difficult for people to remember what information belongs in a field, and to check for and fix errors. It also poses additional burdens for users with visual and cognitive impairments.
Should inputs have placeholder text?
Note that placeholder text within an input field is not considered an appropriate means of providing a label. The HTML5 specification states The placeholder attribute should not be used as an alternative to a <label> .
