What this test checks
This test checks whether every form field in the PDF document exposes name, role and value information correctly. This test is applicable only if the PDF document contains an interactive form.
Why this maybe a barrier
Providing name, role, state, and value information for all form fields enables compatibility with assistive technology, such as screen readers, screen magnifiers, and speech recognition software used by people with disabilities. Without proper semantics, assistive technologies cannot identify the type or current state of form fields, creating a barrier for users to interact with the form reliably.
If users can check the state of a form field, they can verify the information entered in a form, and thus avoid any errors when saving or submitting the form.
WCAG 2.2 Technique
This check is related to the WCAG 2.2 technique PDF12: Providing name, role, value information for form fields in PDF documents.
WCAG 2.2 Success Criteria
This test is related to multiple WCAG success criteria:
1.3.1 Info and Relationships (Level A) — "Information, structure, and relationships conveyed through presentation can be programmatically determined or are available in text."
For more information, visit WCAG 2.2 Success Criteria 1.3.1, under the guideline Adaptable.
4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A) — "For all user interface components (including but not limited to: form elements, links and components generated by scripts), the name and role can be programmatically determined."
For more information, visit WCAG 2.2 Success Criteria 4.1.2, under the guideline Compatible.
PDF/UA Principle
N.A (WCAG-only check)