F14: Failure of Success Criterion 1.3.3 due to identifying content only by its shape or location
Corpus WCAG 2.2Applies to WCAG 2.0, 2.1, 2.2Level AAutomatable: partial
Summary: identifying content only by its shape or location
Why it fails: This page reproduces the F14 failure pattern so auditors can verify detection against 1.3.3.
Failure technique
Understanding
Quickref
Intentional failure — audit this region
F14
Actions (identified by shape only):
<p>Actions (identified by shape only):</p>
<button type="button" aria-label=""><span class="f14-circle"></span></button>
<button type="button" aria-label=""><span class="f14-square"></span></button>Expected audit result
- 1.3.3: fail — Specimen demonstrates failure of 1.3.3.
Manual check: Confirm the specimen demonstrates the documented F14 failure in isolation.