openlibhums / openlibhums/janeway

ensure all inputs have labels

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1.9-ally a11y bug
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Description

from a11y-audit #5165

automated axe testing found not all form elements had labels. Manual testing showed there was visible instruction with all of them, so it will be an issue with how the text is marked up.

refer to WCAG 3.3.2 Labels or Instructions

This needs to be done alongside axe testing to ensure all examples are found.

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Research direction

Start with the accessibility audit from #5165 and run the automated axe testing across all examples, comparing failures with the visible instructions described here. Update the markup so every form element has a label or correctly marked instruction, then confirm axe reports no missing labels in line with WCAG 3.3.2.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
accessibility, frontend
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
55/100

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