WCAG 3.2.4
Level AA
Understandable
3.2.4 Consistent Identification
Components with the same function are identified consistently.
What 3.2.4 Consistent Identification means
The same icon/label always means the same action across the site.
How to test
Check that repeated functions use consistent names and icons.
How to meet it
Use consistent labels, icons and accessible names for identical functions.
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Official reference: Understanding 3.2.4 Consistent Identification (W3C)
More Understandable criteria
3.1.1 Language of Page
3.1.2 Language of Parts
3.2.1 On Focus
3.2.2 On Input
3.2.3 Consistent Navigation
3.2.6 Consistent Help
3.3.1 Error Identification
3.3.2 Labels or Instructions
3.3.3 Error Suggestion
3.3.4 Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data)
3.3.7 Redundant Entry
3.3.8 Accessible Authentication (Minimum)