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7.3.4. Provide a confirmation message
Whenever a form is validated with success, a confirmation message must be provided. This message must remind the user of the action that has been executed.
Note
In some circumstances, a confirmation message is not necessary, as the page displayed after submitting the form makes the result of the action obvious. For example:
In some circumstances, a confirmation message is not necessary, as the page displayed after submitting the form makes the result of the action obvious. For example:
- A connection form that sends the user to a “User profile” page.
- A “Go to next step” button that sends the user to the next step in a form with multiple steps.
- A comment form that sends the user to the comment posted.
- Etc.
Examples
Following the addition of an event to an agenda,
a confirmation message is clearly displayed on the screen.
Related recommendations
- Previous recommendation: 7.3.3. Provide explicit error messages and suggestions for correcting errors
- Next recommendation: 7.4.1. Clearly indicate the total number of steps as well as the current step
