Understandable / 3.2 Predictable

3.2.4Consistent Identification

Level AA

Use the same label, name, or icon for components that perform the same function across pages -- do not call a search button "search" on one page and "find" on another. This lets people with cognitive disabilities and screen reader users recognize a function quickly by its consistent name.

Note

A detailed commentary for this success criterion is not yet available. In the meantime, this page lists related patterns, techniques, and links to the normative sources.

Related Techniques

Specific implementation techniques for meeting this success criterion. This site doesn't include the full text, so follow the links to the original W3C documents.

Sufficient Techniques(1)

G197: Using labels, names, and text alternatives consistently for content that has the same functionality(opens in a new tab)waic.jp(opens in a new tab)

Failures(1)

F31: Failure of Success Criterion 3.2.4 due to using two different labels for the same function on different web pages within a set of web pages(opens in a new tab)waic.jp(opens in a new tab)

Normative References

Success Criterion 3.2.4 Consistent Identification — WCAG 2.2(opens in a new tab)The normative requirement text.
Understanding Consistent Identification — W3C(opens in a new tab)Official guidance on intent, examples, and techniques.