Level AAASince WCAG 2.0
3.2.5 Change on Request
Guideline 3.2: Predictable – Pages behave the way people expect.
What does the rule require?
Major changes happen only when someone triggers them – or they can be turned off. No automatic redirects, no unrequested new windows.
How to get it right
Open links in the same window and refresh content only at the press of a button.
Who benefits most?
- People with cognitive disabilities
- Blind people
Official wording
This page explains the rule in simple words. Only the original W3C text is normative.
- “Understanding Change on Request” at W3C (external site)
- Techniques in the WCAG Quick Reference (external site)