Errors and validation

Summarise validation errors in a box at the top of your page. Use jump links in the summary box to reach the errors in the form.

Ensure error messages make sense when read by screen readers.

Form validation

use a red border on the box to visually connect the errors and messages in the form apply the same colour to the area of the form where an error has occurred error copy should be specific to the question and validation should identify all errors errors should not cause pre-filled fields to clear