o-forms: valid state of inputs are not available to assistive technologies - ID: DAC_Use_Of_Colour_01

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Issue

This is from page 131 of the audit report

Issue can be found on: https://www.ft.com/__origami/service/build/v3/[email protected]&demo=text-input&system_code=origami-repo-data&brand=master

The ‘Text input with a valid input’ uses colour to display if the user has been successful at entering information correctly. This issue may affect screen reader users, for whom there is no alternative provided to inform them if they have entered the information correctly.

Proposed Solution:

If it is necessary to inform the user that they have entered the information successfully into the text input field, ensure there is an alternative to the use of colour for screen reader users. Further information can be found in Ensuring that information conveyed by color differences is also available in text.