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Bug Details

Bug No.:

169

Technology Type:

Web

Web Page URL / Screen Name:

Domain / Mobile App Name:

https://coronavirus.jhu.edu

Country:

India

Bug Name:

Placeholder Text Is Only Visible Label

Bug Description:

The page contain "Search Data by Region" and "Country or state" form fields which use placeholder text as a visual label. Assistive technologies do not treat placeholder text as labels. In some AT/browser combinations placeholder text is not announced and placeholder text often does not meet color contrast requirements.

Screen Shot:

Screenshot indicate elements affected by bug

WCAG Success Criteria:

3.3.2 Labels or Instructions

WCAG Conformance Level:

A

Contributor Name:

Kirti Sirsat