# WCAG 2.2 – 1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics

- Level: A
- Principle: 1 Perceivable
- Guideline: 1.3 Adaptable
- Introduced in: WCAG 2.0

## What the rule requires

Instructions do not rely only on shape, colour, size, position or sound. “Click the round button on the right” does not help someone who cannot see it.

## How to get it right

Always include the name: “Select ‘Send’ (green button, bottom right)”.

## Who benefits

- Blind people
- People with low vision
- Deaf people

## Sources

- [This rule on wcag.dehl.net](https://wcag.dehl.net/en/wcag/1-3-3/)
- [Official W3C explanation](https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/Understanding/sensory-characteristics)
- [Techniques (WCAG Quick Reference)](https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/quickref/#sensory-characteristics)

_Plain-language explanation. Only the original W3C text is normative._