What does Form Label Descriptive require?

• A. Each visual form label is sufficiently descriptive.
• B. Placeholder text serves as label.
• C. Labels exist but need not be descriptive.
• D. Labels must be hidden from assistive technology.

Answer: (A)

Clear, descriptive labels on form fields help users understand what to enter and how the information will be used. The requirement is that each visual form label clearly communicates the input’s purpose, using wording that specifies what data is expected. For example, labeling a field as “Email address” is clearer than just “Email,” and distinguishing between fields like “First name” and “Last name” avoids confusion in forms with multiple name inputs.

Relying on placeholder text as a label is problematic because placeholders can disappear as soon as you start typing and may not be reliably announced by screen readers, leaving the field unclear for some users. Even if a label exists, if it’s not descriptive enough, it fails to convey the field’s purpose. Labels should be accessible and properly associated with the input, rather than hidden from assistive technologies.

So, the requirement is that each visual form label is sufficiently descriptive.