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Ensure that all information conveyed with color is also available without color, for example from context or markup.

The proper way to markup required form fields

Place the requested information in the following form. Items marked with an * are required.

* First name:

* Last name:

Organization:

Phone number:

* Email address:

Place the requested information in the following form. Items in red are required.

First name:

Last name:

Organization:

Phone number:

Email address:

The correct way

It is impossible or difficult for persons who are blind, have limited sight or are color-blind to discern information solely conveyed by color. By using an identifying character, such as an asterisk, a visually impaired person will be much more likely to discern the information.

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View WAI Checkpoint 2.1 - Don't rely on color alone.

Go to Vischeck.com - See how a page would appear to a user who is colour blind.

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

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The proper way to markup required form fields

The correct way

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