Adobe Accessibility Conformance Report
(Based on VPAT® Version 2.4)
Product Information
Name of Product/Version: Adobe Bridge CC Mac
Product Description: Bridge CC is a digital asset management software for designers, photographers, and creative professionals to navigate, organize and publish digital assets.
Date: December 2019
Contact information: access@adobe.com
Notes: The information contained in this report applies to the product itself. Information about product help and support documentation is located at http://www.adobe.com/accessibility/compliance.html.
Evaluation Methods Used: Testing Adobe Bridge CC Mac involved extensive use of leading assistive technology, such as screen readers, screen magnifiers, and speech recognition software, as well exclusive use of the keyboard. Native platform accessibility features were also used to assist with testing. These were supplemented with techniques such as manual inspection of Accessibility API output.
Applicable Standards/Guidelines
This report covers the degree of conformance for the following accessibility standard/guidelines:
Standard/Guideline |
Included in Report |
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Level A: Yes |
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Level A: Yes |
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Yes |
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Yes |
Terms
The terms used in the Conformance Level information are defined as follows:
- Supports: The functionality of the product has at least one method that meets the criterion without known defects or meets with equivalent facilitation.
- Partially Supports: Some functionality of the product does not meet the criterion.
- Does Not Support: The majority of product functionality does not meet the criterion.
- Not Applicable: The criterion is not relevant to the product.
- Not Evaluated: The product has not been evaluated against the criterion. This can be used only in WCAG 2.0 Level AAA.
WCAG 2.x Report
All WCAG sections also document conformance with:
- EN 301 549: Chapter 9 - Web, Sections 10.1-10.4 of Chapter 10 - Non-Web documents, and Sections 11.1-11.4 and 11.8.2 of Chapter 11 - Non-Web Software (open and closed functionality), and Sections 12.1.2 and 12.2.4 of Chapter 12 – Documentation.
- Revised Section 508: Chapter 5 – 501.1 Scope, 504.2 Content Creation or Editing, and Chapter 6 – 602.3 Electronic Support Documentation.
Note: When reporting on conformance with the WCAG 2.x Success Criteria, they are scoped for full pages, complete processes, and accessibility-supported ways of using technology as documented in the WCAG 2.0 Conformance Requirements.
Guideline 1.1 Text Alternatives:
Provide text alternatives for any non-text content so that it can be changed into other forms people need, such as large print, braille, speech, symbols or simpler language.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
1.1.1 Non-text Content (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support |
Software: The product does not provide sufficient text alternatives for most non-text content, such as icons and images. Authored Content (PDF): The product does not allow authors to add or customize text alternatives for images. |
Guideline 1.2 Time-based Media:
Provide alternatives for time-based media.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded) (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not contain prerecorded audio-only or video-only content. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain prerecorded audio-only or video-only content. |
1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not contain prerecorded synchronized media. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain prerecorded media that requires captions. |
1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded) (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not contain prerecorded synchronized media. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain prerecorded media that requires audio description. |
1.2.4 Captions (Live) (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not contain live synchronized media Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain live synchronized media. |
1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not contain prerecorded video content that would require audio description. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain prerecorded video content that would require audio description. |
Guideline 1.3 Adaptable:
Create content that can be presented in different ways (for example simpler layout) without losing information or structure.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
1.3.1 Info and Relationships (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support |
Software: Most structure and relationship information is not provided programmatically or in text. Examples include:
Authored Content (PDF): The product does not allow authors to provide appropriate programmatic or textual equivalents for most visual structure and relationship information. |
1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support |
Software: Where the content of the product is exposed to assistive technology, the content is presented in a meaningful sequence. Authored Content (PDF): The product does not allow authors to present content in a meaningful sequence. |
1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: Instructions do not rely solely on sensory characteristics. Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion. |
1.3.4 Orientation (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: Content does not restrict its view and operation to a single display orientation. Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that content does not restrict its view and operation to a single display orientation. |
1.3.5 Identify Input Purpose (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product’s technology does not have support for programmatic identification of input purpose. Authored Content (PDF): The content technology does not have support for programmatic identification of input purpose. |
Guideline 1.4 Distinguishable:
Make it easier for users to see and hear content including separating foreground from background.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not convey information through color alone. Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion. |
1.4.2 Audio Control (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not contain audio that plays automatically. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain audio that plays automatically. |
1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: Text within the product meets minimum contrast requirements. Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that content meets contrast requirements. |
1.4.4 Resize text (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Partially Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product provides its own text resizing function allowing the user to resize text up to 200 percent without loss of content or functionality. However, some text elements do not respond to this setting. Examples include:
Authored Content (PDF): Using the zoom function of a PDF reader application, text can be resized up to 200 percent without loss of content or functionality. |
1.4.5 Images of Text (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product uses text instead of images of text. Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion. |
1.4.10 Reflow (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: At the required width of 320 CSS pixels, most functions of the product do not meet this criterion. Loss of information or functionality occurs. Examples include:
Authored Content (PDF): At the required width of 320 CSS pixels, authored content is presented without loss of information or functionality. |
1.4.11 Non-text Contrast (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Software: Partially Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: Most meaningful non-text content elements, such as icon buttons, have sufficient contrast. Exceptions include:
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion. |
1.4.12 Text Spacing (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product is not implemented using markup languages. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content is not implemented using markup languages. |
1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: When content is triggered by hover or focus, it becomes visible and then hidden in a manner which meets this criterion. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain content elements triggered by hover or focus. |
Guideline 2.1 Keyboard Accessible:
Make all functionality available from a keyboard.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
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2.1.1 Keyboard (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: Most product functionality cannot be operated through a keyboard interface. Examples include:
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain controls that would require a keyboard interface. |
2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not include keyboard traps. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not include keyboard traps. |
2.1.4 Character Key Shortcuts (Level A 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not provide character key shortcuts. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not provide character key shortcuts. |
Guideline 2.2 Enough Time:
Provide users enough time to read and use content.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
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2.2.1 Timing Adjustable (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not include time limits. Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion. |
2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not include elements which move, blink, scroll, or auto-update. Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion. |
Guideline 2.3 Seizures:
Do not design content in a way that is known to cause seizures.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not contain flashing content. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain flashing content. |
Guideline 2.4 Navigable:
Provide ways to help users navigate, find content, and determine where they are.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
2.4.1 Bypass Blocks (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web software. Authored Content (PDF): This criterion does not apply to non-web documents. |
2.4.2 Page Titled (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Partially Supports Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support |
Software: The title of the software describes its purpose. Most dialogs have titles that describe their purpose. Exceptions include:
Authored Content (PDF): The product does not allow authors to customize the document title. |
2.4.3 Focus Order (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: Where components receive focus, the focus order is consistent with the meaning of the content. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not have focusable elements. |
2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not contain links. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain links. |
2.4.5 Multiple Ways (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web software. Authored Content (PDF): This criterion does not apply to non-web documents. |
2.4.6 Headings and Labels (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: Headings and labels are descriptive. Authored Content (PDF): Headings and labels are descriptive. |
2.4.7 Focus Visible (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: In those elements that can receive keyboard focus, focus is indicated visually. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain focusable elements. |
Guideline 2.5 Input Modalities:
Make it easier for users to operate functionality through various inputs beyond keyboard.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
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2.5.1 Pointer Gestures (Level A 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not rely on multipoint or path-based gestures. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not rely on multipoint or path-based gestures. |
2.5.2 Pointer Cancellation (Level A 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Software: Partially Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: Most product functions that use a single pointer are completed when the user releases the pointer. Exceptions include:
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not rely on pointer input. |
2.5.3 Label in Name (Level A 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: In most product functions, accessible names of controls do not contain the text of their visible labels. Examples include:
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain user interface controls. |
2.5.4 Motion Actuation (Level A 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not have functionality operated by device motion or user motion. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not have functionality operated by device motion or user motion. |
Guideline 3.1 Readable:
Make text content readable and understandable.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
3.1.1 Language of Page (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support |
Software: The language cannot be programmatically determined. Authored Content (PDF): The product does not allow authors to set the language of the document. |
3.1.2 Language of Parts (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: Content is only presented in one language at a time. Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that content is only presented in one language at a time. |
Guideline 3.2 Predictable:
Make Web pages appear and operate in predictable ways.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
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3.2.1 On Focus (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Partially Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: Most components in the product do not initiate a change of context when focused. Exceptions include:
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain focusable components. |
3.2.2 On Input (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: Changes of context do not occur automatically on user input. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain user input controls. |
3.2.3 Consistent Navigation (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web software. Authored Content (PDF): This criterion does not apply to non-web documents. |
3.2.4 Consistent Identification (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web software. Authored Content (PDF): This criterion does not apply to non-web documents. |
Guideline 3.3 Input Assistance:
Help users avoid and correct mistakes.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
3.3.1 Error Identification (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Partially Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: In most cases in the product where input errors are automatically detected, items in error are identified and error messages are provided as text. Exceptions include:
Authored Content (PDF): Authored Content does not detect input errors that are displayed to users. |
3.3.2 Labels or Instructions (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: Labels are provided for input fields. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain user input controls that would require labels or instructions. |
3.3.3 Error Suggestion (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Partially Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: In some product functionality where input errors are automatically detected, such as invalid values in text inputs for slider controls in the Output Settings panel, the value is corrected to the closest suggested value and the user is informed. Exceptions include:
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not detect input errors that are displayed to users. |
3.3.4 Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data) (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not process legal commitments or financial transactions. When editing files, changes to user-controllable data are reversible or can be confirmed before finalizing. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain legal or financial data and does not modify user-controllable data. |
Guideline 4.1 Compatible:
Maximize compatibility with current and future user agents, including assistive technologies.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
4.1.1 Parsing (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product is not implemented using markup languages. Authored Content (PDF): The authored content is not implemented using markup languages. |
4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: User interface components in most product functions do not provide programmatic name, role, value, or state information. Examples include:
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain controls that would require programmatically determined name, role, state, property, and value information. |
4.1.3 Status Messages (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web software. Authored Content (PDF): This criterion does not apply to non-web documents. |
Revised Section 508 Report
Notes:
Chapter 3: Functional Performance Criteria (FPC)
Notes: This table documents instances of equivalent facilitation or instances of functions not addressed by technical requirements. Responses which cite technical requirements are informative only.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
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302.1 Without Vision |
Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support |
Software: Most functions of the product are not usable without vision. Examples include:
Authored Content (PDF): The product does not allow authors to create content which is functional for users without vision. Examples include:
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302.2 With Limited Vision |
Software: Partially Supports Authored Content (PDF): Partially Supports |
Software: Most functions of the product are usable with limited vision. Exceptions include:
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content in which most functions can be used without vision. Exceptions include:
|
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Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not rely solely on color to communicate information. Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content which is functional for users without perception of color. |
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302.4 Without Hearing |
Software: Partially Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: Most functions of the product are functional for users without hearing. Exceptions include:
Authored Content (PDF): Authored PDFs do not contain sound. |
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302.5 With Limited Hearing |
Software: Partially Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: Most functions of the product are functional for users with limited hearing. Exceptions include:
Authored Content (PDF): Authored PDFs do not contain sound. |
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302.6 Without Speech |
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not require the use of speech. Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content which is functional for users without speech. |
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302.7 With Limited Manipulation |
Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: Most functions of the product are not usable with limited manipulation.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that content meets this requirement. |
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302.8 With Limited Reach and Strength |
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product is functional with limited reach and strength. Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content which is functional with limited reach and strength. |
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302.9 With Limited Language, Cognitive, and Learning Abilities |
Software: Partially Supports Authored Content (PDF): Partially Supports |
Software: Most functions of the product are usable with limited language, cognitive, and learning abilities. Users with cognitive disabilities have varying needs for features that allow them to adapt content and work with assistive technology or accessibility features of the platform. The product provides descriptive labels and instructions, and error identification and suggestion for some user input. Exceptions include:
Authored Content (PDF): The product does not provide programmatic indication of the language of the authored content, which impedes speech synthesis for users with limited language abilities. |
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
501.1 Scope – Incorporation of WCAG 2.x AA |
See WCAG 2.x section |
See information in WCAG 2.x section. |
502.2.1 User Control of Accessibility Features |
Not Applicable |
The product is not platform software. |
502.2.2 No Disruption of Accessibility Features |
Supports |
The product does not disrupt platform accessibility features. |
502.3.1 Object Information |
Does Not Support |
Most objects in the product do not expose accurate name, role, state, boundary, or description information to assistive technology. |
502.3.2 Modification of Object Information |
Supports |
The product allows assistive technology to modify states and properties of controls when they are exposed. |
502.3.3 Row, Column, and Headers |
Does Not Support |
The product does not expose the row, column, and headers of table cells to assistive technology. |
502.3.4 Values |
Partially Supports |
The product does not expose the values of some input controls to assistive technology. Examples include dropdown fields in the File Info dialog and Output Settings panel, checkboxes in Keywords and Metadata panels. |
502.3.5 Modification of Values |
Supports |
The product allows assistive technology to modify the values of input controls that are exposed. |
502.3.6 Label Relationships |
Does Not Support |
The product does not expose label relationships to assistive technology. |
502.3.7 Hierarchical Relationships |
Does Not Support |
The product does not expose hierarchical parent-child relationships to assistive technology. |
502.3.8 Text |
Does Not Support |
The product does not expose most text content to assistive technology. |
502.3.9 Modification of Text |
Supports |
The product allows assistive technology to modify the values and text of input controls that are exposed. |
502.3.10 List of Actions |
Does Not Support |
Most controls in the product do not expose programmatic role information and actions which can be taken on objects to assistive technology. Examples include top-level main menu items, and most buttons, dropdown fields, and checkboxes. |
502.3.11 Actions on Objects |
Supports |
Where available actions are exposed, the product allows assistive technology to perform those actions. |
502.3.12 Focus Cursor |
Does Not Support |
Most controls do not expose programmatic focus information to assistive technology. |
502.3.13 Modification of Focus Cursor |
Supports |
Where programmatic focus is exposed, the product allows assistive technology to move or modify focus, insertion point, and selection. |
502.3.14 Event Notification |
Does Not Support |
The product does not notify assistive technology about most attribute changes in user interface elements. Examples include checkboxes in Keywords and Metadata panels, and most dropdown fields. |
502.4 Platform Accessibility Features |
Not Applicable |
The product is not platform software. |
503.2 User Preferences |
Supports |
The product permits user preferences from platform settings. |
503.3 Alternative User Interfaces |
Not Applicable |
The product does not provide an alternative user interface that functions as assistive technology. |
503.4.1 Caption Controls |
Does Not Support |
The product does not provide user controls for captions. |
503.4.2 Audio Description Controls |
Does Not Support |
The product does not provide user controls for audio descriptions. |
504.2 Content Creation or Editing |
See WCAG 2.x section |
See information in WCAG 2.x section. |
504.2.1 Preservation of Information Provided for Accessibility in Format Conversion |
Partially Supports |
Imported image files do not provide accessibility information for conversion. Imported synchronized media file accessibility information is not supported by destination PDF format. When the metadata of a video file is modified through the product, existing captioning and audio description tracks are preserved. |
504.2.2 PDF Export |
Not Applicable |
The product is not capable of exporting PDF files that conform to ISO 32000-1:2008 (PDF 1.7). |
504.3 Prompts |
Does Not Support |
The Output function does not prompt the user to create accessible content. |
504.4 Templates |
Does Not Support |
Templates in the product do not allow authors to create content which conforms to WCAG 2.1 Levels A and AA. |
Chapter 6: Support Documentation and Services
Notes: Information regarding Support Documentation and Services is available in the Accessibility Conformance Report for the Adobe Help Center on the Adobe Accessibility Compliance website.
EN 301 549 Report
Notes:
Chapter 4: Functional Performance Statements (FPS)
Notes:
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
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4.2.1 Usage without vision |
Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support |
Software: Most functions of the product are not usable without vision. Examples include:
Authored Content (PDF): The product does not allow authors to create content which is functional for users without vision. Examples include:
|
4.2.2 Usage with limited vision |
Software: Partially Supports Authored Content (PDF): Partially Supports |
Software: Most functions of the product are usable with limited vision. Exceptions include:
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content in which most functions can be used without vision. Exceptions include:
|
4.2.3 Usage without perception of colour |
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not rely solely on color to communicate information. Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content which is functional for users without perception of color. |
4.2.4 Usage without hearing |
Software: Partially Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: Most functions of the product are functional for users without hearing. Exceptions include:
Authored Content (PDF): Authored PDFs do not contain sound. |
4.2.5 Usage with limited hearing |
Software: Partially Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: Most functions of the product are functional for users limited hearing. Exceptions include:
Authored Content (PDF): Authored PDFs do not contain sound. |
4.2.6 Usage with no or limited vocal capability |
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not require the use of speech. Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content which is functional for users without speech. |
4.2.7 Usage with limited manipulation or strength |
Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: Most functions of the product are not usable with limited manipulation or strength.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that content meets this requirement. |
4.2.8 Usage with limited reach |
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product is functional with limited reach. Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content which is functional with limited reach. |
4.2.9 Minimize photosensitive seizure triggers |
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not contain flashing content. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain flashing content. |
4.2.10 Usage with limited cognition, language or learning |
Software: Partially Supports Authored Content (PDF): Partially Supports |
Software: Most functions of the product are usable with limited cognition. Users with cognitive disabilities have varying needs for features that allow them to adapt content and work with assistive technology or accessibility features of the platform. The product provides descriptive labels and instructions, and error identification and suggestion for some user input. Exceptions include:
Authored Content (PDF): The product does not provide programmatic indication of the language of the authored content, which impedes speech synthesis for users with limited language abilities. |
4.2.11 Privacy |
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product maintains user privacy when accessibility features are used. Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content which maintains user privacy when accessibility features are used. |
Chapter 5: Generic Requirements
Notes:
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
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5.1.3.1 Audio output of visual information |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.2 Auditory output delivery including speech |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.3 Auditory output correlation |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.4 Speech output user control |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.5 Speech output automatic interruption |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.6 Speech output for non-text content |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.7 Speech output for video information |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.8 Masked entry |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.9 Private access to personal data |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.10 Non-interfering audio output |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.11 Private listening volume |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.12 Speaker volume |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.13 Volume reset |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.14 Spoken languages |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.15 Non-visual error identification |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.16 Receipts, tickets, and transactional outputs |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.4 Functionality closed to text enlargement |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have functionality that is closed to text enlargement. |
5.1.5 Visual output for auditory information |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.6.1 Closed functionality |
See 5.1.3.1 through 5.1.3.16 |
See information in 5.1.3.1 through 5.1.3.16. |
5.1.6.2 Input focus |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have functionality that is closed to keyboards. |
5.2 Activation of accessibility features |
Partially Supports |
Most product features do not depend on activation of accessibility features. However, text enlargement and interface color change rely on the user’s ability to perceive menu and Preferences dialog text at default text size. |
5.3 Biometrics |
Not Applicable |
The product does not use biological characteristics for user identification or for control of the product. |
5.4 Preservation of accessibility information during conversion |
Not Applicable |
Imported image files do not provide accessibility information for conversion. Imported synchronized media file accessibility information is not supported by destination PDF format. |
5.5.1 Means of operation |
Not Applicable |
The product has only non-mechanical operable parts, such as on-screen buttons, which do not require grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist to operate. |
5.5.2 Operable parts discernibility |
Does Not Support |
The product has only non-mechanical operable parts, such as on-screen buttons and sliders. Most operable parts lack an accessible name which would enable them to be discernible without user vision. |
5.6.1 Tactile or auditory status |
Not Applicable |
This product does not have locking or toggle controls. |
5.6.2 Visual status |
Not Applicable |
This product does not have locking or toggle controls. |
5.7 Key repeat |
Not Applicable |
The product relies on platform software to turn off or adjust key repeat. |
5.8 Double-strike key acceptance |
Not Applicable |
The product does not provide a keyboard or keypad. |
5.9 Simultaneous user actions |
Supports |
The product relies on platform software features, such as Sticky Keys, to ensure simultaneous user actions are not required. |
Chapter 6: ICT with Two-Way Voice Communication
Notes: Not Applicable
Chapter 7: ICT with Video Capabilities
Notes:
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
7.1.1 Captioning playback |
Does Not Support |
The product does not provide caption playback. |
7.1.2 Captioning synchronization |
Not Applicable |
The product does not display captions. |
7.1.3 Preservation of captioning |
Supports |
When the metadata of a video file is modified through the product, existing captioning is preserved. |
7.2.1 Audio description playback |
Does Not Support |
The product does not provide a mechanism to select and play available audio description tracks. |
7.2.2 Audio description synchronization |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have a mechanism to play audio description. |
7.2.3 Preservation of audio description |
Supports |
When the metadata of a video file is modified through the product, existing audio description tracks are preserved. |
7.3 User controls for captions and audio description |
Does Not Support |
The product does not provide user controls for captions or audio descriptions. |
Chapter 8: Hardware
Notes: Not Applicable
Chapter 9: Web (see WCAG 2.x section)
Notes:
Chapter 10: Non-web Documents
Notes: Not Applicable
Chapter 11: Software
Notes:
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
11.1.1.1 through 11.4.1.3 |
See WCAG 2.x section |
See information in the WCAG 2.x section. |
11.5.2.3 Use of accessibility services |
See 11.5.2.5 through 11.5.2.17 |
See information in 11.5.2.5 through 11.5.2.17. |
11.5.2.4 Assistive technology |
Not applicable |
The product is not assistive technology |
11.5.2.5 Object information |
Does Not Support |
Most objects in the product do not expose accurate name, role, state, boundary, or description information to assistive technology. |
11.5.2.6 Row, column, and headers |
Does Not Support |
The product does not expose the row, column, and headers of table cells to assistive technology. |
11.5.2.7 Values |
Partially Supports |
The product does not expose the values of some input controls to assistive technology. Examples include dropdown fields in the File Info dialog and Output Settings panel, checkboxes in Keywords and Metadata panels. |
11.5.2.8 Label relationships |
Does Not Support |
The product does not expose label relationships to assistive technology. |
11.5.2.9 Parent-child relationships |
Does Not Support |
The product does not expose hierarchical parent-child relationships to assistive technology. |
11.5.2.10 Text |
Does Not Support |
The product does not expose most text content to assistive technology. |
11.5.2.11 List of available actions |
Does Not Support |
Most controls in the product do not expose programmatic role information and actions which can be taken on objects to assistive technology. Examples include top-level main menu items, and most buttons, dropdown fields, and checkboxes. |
11.5.2.12 Execution of available actions |
Supports |
Where available actions are exposed, the product allows assistive technology to perform those actions. |
11.5.2.13 Tracking of focus and selection attributes |
Does Not Support |
Most controls do not expose programmatic focus information to assistive technology. |
11.5.2.14 Modification of focus and selection attributes |
Supports |
Where programmatic focus is exposed, the product allows assistive technology to move or modify focus, insertion point, and selection. |
11.5.2.15 Change notification |
Does Not Support |
The product does not notify assistive technology about most attribute changes in user interface elements. Examples include checkboxes in Keywords and Metadata panels, and most dropdown fields. |
11.5.2.16 Modifications of states and properties |
Supports |
The product allows assistive technology to modify states and properties of controls when they are exposed. |
11.5.2.17 Modifications of values and text |
Supports |
The product allows assistive technology to modify the values and text of input controls that are exposed. |
11.6.1 User control of accessibility features |
Not Applicable |
The product is not platform software. |
11.6.2 No disruption of accessibility features |
Supports |
The product does not disrupt platform accessibility features. |
11.7 User preferences |
Supports |
The product permits user preferences from platform settings. |
11.8.2 Accessible content creation |
See WCAG 2.x section |
The product does not enable authors to create content which conforms to WCAG 2.1 Levels A and AA. See details for individual criteria in the WCAG 2.x section. Authoring functions in the product do not actively guide authors to create accessible content. |
11.8.3 Preservation of accessibility information in transformations |
Not Applicable |
The product does not provide restructuring transformations or re-coding transformations. |
11.8.4 Repair assistance |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have accessibility checking functionality. |
11.8.5 Templates |
Does Not Support |
Templates in the product do not allow authors to create content which conforms to WCAG 2.1 Levels A and AA. |
Chapter 12: Documentation and Support Services
Notes: Information regarding Support Documentation and Services is available in the Accessibility Conformance Report for the Adobe Help Center on the Adobe Accessibility Compliance website.
Chapter 13: ICT Providing Relay or Emergency Service Access
Notes: Not Applicable
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