Accessibility · nuanced · v4.6.1
ACC-07
Write clear, concise form labels. Only mark fields as required when they are truly necessary.
Pass example
Email address (required)
Fail example
Please enter the email address you would like us to use for correspondence purposes
Relevant content types
Weighted in these moments
This standard behaves differently depending on the reader's moment. Moment-aware evaluation picks one of these adjustments when the moment matches.
task_execution— emphasize
Form fields need accessible labels and helper text.
Sources
Style guides that shaped this standard. Each is listed on /sources with its license and opt-out path.
- Mailchimp
Version history
v4.6.1 · 2026-04-23
Per-standard version tracking introduced. Every standard starts at the library version current at introduction; bump per-standard when the rule text, examples, or content_type_notes change.
Related standards
Other standards in the Accessibility category.
ACC-01— Write descriptive link text. Never use 'click here' or 'learn more' as standalone links.ACC-02— Don't rely on color alone to convey meaning. Pair color with text or icons.ACC-03— Write alt text that describes the function or content of an image, not just what it looks like.ACC-04— Avoid directional language that assumes visual layout. Don't say 'above,' 'below,' 'to the right.'ACC-05— Use readable font sizes and sufficient contrast. Body text should be at least 16px.ACC-06— Don't include preceding articles (a, an, the) inside linked text. Link only the meaningful words.