The “Missing Form’s Submit Button Check” evaluates whether there is any <form> element Without a control (such as a submit button) that allows users to submit their input.
Example outcome
I identified 1 form without the button to submit the data to the server.
Impact
Visual Impairments: Screen readers will not announce a submit action, leaving users unaware of how to complete the task. They may tab through all fields and reach the end of the form with no actionable element.
Motor Impairments: Users relying on keyboard navigation, voice commands, or switch devices cannot use “Enter key” as a reliable substitute. Forms without a submit button are likely inaccessible to users with motor impairments.
Cognitive Disabilities: Users may not understand how to submit the form, leading to abandonment or confusion. Having no submit button increases frustration for users with memory, attention, or sequencing challenges.
Mobile: Visual cues are essential; the absence of a button may prevent users from discovering how to act on the form, especially on small screens.
Fixes
To address missing submit buttons on forms:
Locate the <form> element missing a submit button.
Add a valid submit control (e.g., <button type="submit"></code> or <input type="submit" value="Send">).