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For any parts of a process that cannot be completed without the user doing a required action:
Enter in all the information except for the required action(s).
Try to complete the process.
Check that there is a notification that explains what the user needs to do before the process can be completed.
Expected results
#3 is true.
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W3C Maturity Status:developing
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The interface indicates when user input or action is required in order to proceed to the next step.
:::applies-when
- the user needs to complete an action in order to proceed to the next step.
:::
:::example
This would apply when the user needs to agree to the terms and conditions before they can submit the form.
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