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Alert - Missing fieldset

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  • WAVE Alert: Missing fieldset

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This content added 2026-02-26. Check for updated guidance at: https://wave.webaim.org/api/docs?format=html#fieldset_missing

WAVE Category

Alerts

WAVE Error

Missing fieldset

What It Means

A group of check boxes or radio buttons is not enclosed in a fieldset.

Why It Matters

A fieldset provides a visual and structural grouping of related form elements. It is typically necessary for groups of check boxes or radio buttons where a higher level description (called a legend) is necessary to understand the function of the check boxes or radio buttons. The description will be identified by a screen reader only if provided in a fieldset legend.

What To Do

Determine whether the grouping of check boxes or radio buttons has or needs text that explains the purpose of the check boxes or radio button grouping. If so, mark up the group within a fieldset and put the group description in a legend element.

The Algorithm... in English

Two or more checkbox or radio input elements within a form have the same name value, but are not enclosed in a fieldset.

Standards and Guidelines

Example of a DOM Snippet Generated From WAVE Tool

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Project Team Error guidance

The following material covers how the Project Team has provided a solution to the Missing Fieldset WAVE alert.

Project Page Details

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Project Team Solution

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Code Snippet With Solution

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Why the Fix Works

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Credits/Authors

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