Techniques for WCAG 2.0

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# G80: Providing a submit button to initiate a change of context

## Applicability

Content that includes forms.

This technique relates to:

- Success Criterion 3.2.2 (On Input)
  - How to Meet 3.2.2 (On Input)
  - Understanding Success Criterion 3.2.2 (On Input)

## Description

The objective of this technique is to provide a mechanism that allows users to explicitly request changes of context. Since the intended use of a submit button is to generate an HTTP request that submits data entered in a form, this is an appropriate control to use for causing a change of context and is a practice that does not create confusion for users.

## Examples

### Example 1

Example 1: A submit button is used for each form that causes a change in context.

## Resources

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## Related Techniques

- H32: Providing submit buttons
- H84: Using a button with a select element to perform an action

## Tests

### Procedure

1. Find all forms in the content

2. For each form, check that it has a submit button

### Expected Results

- #2 is true

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