WCAG 2.0: Technique H65 and hidden form controls

Question

The Technique H65 should be used even if I have an hidden form control? For example:

1) input type="hidden"

2) input hidden by css

Answer 1

1. It isn't an interactive control, so no.
2. It depends on the context.
   • If it is always hidden, why is it hidden with CSS instead of being type=hidden?
   • If it is hidden some of the time, then it is no different from any other control and you should use a <label> if you can. You can hide the label when you hide the control. H65 is very much a last resort for when the designer can't be convinced to produce an accessible design. Use it if you should use a <label> but aren't allowed to fix the design.