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Level AAAPerceivable

WCAG 1.3.6: Identify Purpose

1.3 Adaptable

What Does This Criterion Require?

The purpose of user interface components can be programmatically determined.

Technical Details

WCAG LevelAAA
WCAG Version2.1, 2.2
POUR PrinciplePerceivable
Guideline1.3 Adaptable
A11yied TestingManual Testing Required

Testing This Criterion

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Related WCAG Criteria

WCAG 1.3.1Level A

Info and Relationships

WCAG 1.3.2Level A

Meaningful Sequence

WCAG 1.3.3Level A

Sensory Characteristics

Official WCAG Reference

View the official WCAG specification for 1.3.6 Identify Purpose on the W3C website for complete technical details and implementation guidance.

Read W3C Understanding 1.3.6→
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