Adobe Accessibility Conformance Report
(Based on VPAT® Version 2.4)
Product Information
- Name of Product/Version: Creative Cloud Application 5.7.1.1 for macOS
- Report Date: Jun 2022
- Product Description: The Creative Cloud Desktop application 5.7.1.1 enables users to install, update and launch applications, manage Adobe fonts and search for assets and content. Users can also manage their Creative Cloud libraries and. Cloud documents and they can access learn content on Discover tab or access Plugins, Stock free collections on Marketplace.
- 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 Creative Cloud Application 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:
Level AA: Yes
Level AAA: No
Level AA: Yes
Level AAA: No
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.
1.1.1 Non-text Content (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.1.1.1 (Web)
- 10.1.1.1 (Non-web document)
- 11.1.1.1.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Guideline 1.2 Time-based Media:
Provide alternatives for time-based media.
1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded) (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.1.2.1 (Web)
- 10.1.2.1 (Non-web document)
- 11.1.2.1.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.1.2.2 (Web)
- 10.1.2.2 (Non-web document)
- 11.1.2.2 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded) (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.1.2.3 (Web)
- 10.1.2.3 (Non-web document)
- 11.1.2.3.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
1.2.4 Captions (Live) (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.1.2.4 (Web)
- 10.1.2.4 (Non-web document)
- 11.1.2.4 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.1.2.5 (Web)
- 10.1.2.5 (Non-web document)
- 11.1.2.5 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Guideline 1.3 Adaptable:
Create content that can be presented in different ways (for example simpler layout) without losing information or structure.
1.3.1 Info and Relationships (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.1.3.1 (Web)
- 10.1.3.1 (Non-web document)
- 11.1.3.1.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Most visual structure and relationship information, such as most section headings, is provided through element semantics. Exceptions include:
Some headings are not in hierarchal order.
In some areas, heading elements are erroneously used.
Some form control groups, such as radio groups, are not properly labeled.
Some headings are implicit and do not have explicit markup.
1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.1.3.2 (Web)
- 10.1.3.2 (Non-web document)
- 11.1.3.2.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.1.3.3 (Web)
- 10.1.3.3 (Non-web document)
- 11.1.3.3 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
1.3.4 Orientation (Level AA 2.1 only)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.1.3.4 (Web)
- 10.1.3.4 (Non-web document)
- 11.1.3.4 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
1.3.5 Identify Input Purpose (Level AA 2.1 only)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.1.3.5 (Web)
- 10.1.3.5 (Non-web document)
- 11.1.3.5 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
Guideline 1.4 Distinguishable:
Make it easier for users to see and hear content including separating foreground from background.
1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.1.4.1 (Web)
- 10.1.4.1 (Non-web document)
- 11.1.4.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
1.4.2 Audio Control (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.1.4.2 (Web)
- 10.1.4.2 (Non-web document)
- 11.1.4.2 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.1.4.3 (Web)
- 10.1.4.3 (Non-web document)
- 11.1.4.3 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Most text meets minimum contrast requirements. Exceptions include:
Some headings have insufficient color contrast.
On the Discover tab, green text against white background has insufficient color contrast.
1.4.4 Resize text (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.1.4.4 (Web)
- 10.1.4.4 (Non-web document)
- 11.1.4.4.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: The product does not provide its own text resizing function. When text is resized using operating system display scaling, content and functionality is lost in most product functions. Examples include:
In most modules, whenever the user opts to increase the text size up to 200% using the “Make text size bigger” feature, the application does not respond to the new text size and, instead, remains the same size.
1.4.5 Images of Text (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.1.4.5 (Web)
- 10.1.4.5 (Non-web document)
- 11.1.4.5.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
1.4.10 Reflow (Level AA 2.1 only)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.1.4.10 (Web)
- 10.1.4.10 (Non-web document)
- 11.1.4.10.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
1.4.11 Non-text Contrast (Level AA 2.1 only)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.1.4.11 (Web)
- 10.1.4.11 (Non-web document)
- 11.1.4.11 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
Software: Most meaningful non-text content elements, such as most meaningful graphics and user interface components, have sufficient contrast. Exceptions include:
Some user interface components in the selected state have insufficient color contrast.
Some buttons, such as clear search, and meaningful graphics, such as ratings stars, have insufficient color contrast.
1.4.12 Text Spacing (Level AA 2.1 only)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.1.4.12 (Web)
- 10.1.4.12 (Non-web document)
- 11.1.4.12 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus (Level AA 2.1 only)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.1.4.13 (Web)
- 10.1.4.13 (Non-web document)
- 11.1.4.13 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
Guideline 2.1 Keyboard Accessible:
Make all functionality available from a keyboard.
2.1.1 Keyboard (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.1.1 (Web)
- 10.2.1.1 (Non-web document)
- 11.2.1.1.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Most product functionality can be operated through a keyboard interface. Exceptions include:
Text cannot be selected, copied, or pasted using standard shortcuts.
Keyboard shortcuts do not function for navigating between application panes.
On the Fonts tab, expandable buttons do not receive keyboard focus.
Focus is lost when deactivating an accordion button on the Fonts tab.
Some inactive elements receive keyboard focus.
Some list items within list boxes cannot be accessed using the keyboard.
2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.1.2 (Web)
- 10.2.1.2 (Non-web document)
- 11.2.1.2 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Exceptions include:
On the Files tab, focus is trapped on the “Create New” button.
2.1.4 Character Key Shortcuts (Level A 2.1 only)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.1.4 (Web)
- 10.2.1.4 (Non-web document)
- 11.2.1.4.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
Guideline 2.2 Enough Time:
Provide users enough time to read and use content.
2.2.1 Timing Adjustable (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.2.1 (Web)
- 10.2.2.1 (Non-web document)
- 11.2.2.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.2.2 (Web)
- 10.2.2.2 (Non-web document)
- 11.2.2.2 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Exceptions include:
There is no method for the user to pause, stop, or hide dynamic updates within the carousel component.
Guideline 2.3 Seizures:
Do not design content in a way that is known to cause seizures.
2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.3.1 (Web)
- 10.2.3.1 (Non-web document)
- 11.2.3.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Guideline 2.4 Navigable:
Provide ways to help users navigate, find content, and determine where they are.
2.4.1 Bypass Blocks (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.4.1 (Web)
- 10.2.4.1 (Non-web document) – Does not apply
- 11.2.4.1 (Open Functionality Software) – Does not apply
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software) – Does not apply to non-web software
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs) – Does not apply to non-web docs
2.4.2 Page Titled (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.4.2 (Web)
- 10.2.4.2 (Non-web document)
- 11.2.4.2 (Open Functionality Software) - Does not apply
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
2.4.3 Focus Order (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.4.3 (Web)
- 10.2.4.3 (Non-web document)
- 11.2.4.3 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Most components receive focus in a meaningful order. Exceptions include:
Focus order is illogical for the “Previous” and “Next” buttons in the carousel component.
Focus order is illogical when traversing backwards in the header.
2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.4.4 (Web)
- 10.2.4.4 (Non-web document)
- 11.2.4.4 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Exceptions include:
The “View on Adobe Stock” and “View all” links do not have programmatic context to determine their purpose.
2.4.5 Multiple Ways (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.4.5 (Web)
- 10.2.4.5 (Non-web document) – Does not apply
- 11.2.4.5 (Open Functionality Software) – Does not apply
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software) – Does not apply to non-web software
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs) – Does not apply to non-web docs
2.4.6 Headings and Labels (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.4.6 (Web)
- 10.2.4.6 (Non-web document)
- 11.2.4.6 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Exceptions include:
Some buttons, such as “More Actions”, “Learn More”, “Install”, and “Open”, do not uniquely describe the purpose of the buttons.
2.4.7 Focus Visible (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.4.7 (Web)
- 10.2.4.7 (Non-web document)
- 11.2.4.7 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Most focusable elements have a visible keyboard focus indicator. Exceptions include:
The main container receives focus and does not have a visual keyboard focus indicator.
The clear search button does not have a visual keyboard focus indicator.
Guideline 2.5 Input Modalities:
Make it easier for users to operate functionality through various inputs beyond keyboard.
2.5.1 Pointer Gestures (Level A 2.1 only)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.5.1 (Web)
- 10.2.5.1 (Non-web document)
- 11.2.5.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
2.5.2 Pointer Cancellation (Level A 2.1 only)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.5.2 (Web)
- 10.2.5.2 (Non-web document)
- 11.2.5.2 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
2.5.3 Label in Name (Level A 2.1 only)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.5.3 (Web)
- 10.2.5.3 (Non-web document)
- 11.2.5.3 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
Software: In most product functions, accessible names of controls contain the text of their visible labels. Exceptions include:
The “Account” button has an accessible name of “Profile”.
2.5.4 Motion Actuation (Level A 2.1 only)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.5.4 (Web)
- 10.2.5.4 (Non-web document)
- 11.2.5.4 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
Guideline 3.1 Readable:
Make text content readable and understandable.
3.1.1 Language of Page (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.3.1.1 (Web)
- 10.3.1.1 (Non-web document)
- 11.3.1.1.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
3.1.2 Language of Parts (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.3.1.2 (Web)
- 10.3.1.2 (Non-web document)
- 11.3.1.2 (Open Functionality Software) – Does not apply
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Guideline 3.2 Predictable:
Make Web pages appear and operate in predictable ways.
3.2.1 On Focus (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.3.2.1 (Web)
- 10.3.2.1 (Non-web document)
- 11.3.2.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
3.2.2 On Input (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.3.2.2 (Web)
- 10.3.2.2 (Non-web document)
- 11.3.2.2 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
3.2.3 Consistent Navigation (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.3.2.3 (Web)
- 10.3.2.3 (Non-web document) – Does not apply
- 11.3.2.3 (Open Functionality Software) – Does not apply
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software) – Does not apply to non-web software
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs) – Does not apply to non-web docs
3.2.4 Consistent Identification (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.3.2.4 (Web)
- 10.3.2.4 (Non-web document) – Does not apply
- 11.3.2.4 (Open Functionality Software) – Does not apply
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software) – Does not apply to non-web software
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs) – Does not apply to non-web docs
Guideline 3.3 Input Assistance:
Help users avoid and correct mistakes.
3.3.1 Error Identification (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.3.3.1 (Web)
- 10.3.3.1 (Non-web document)
- 11.3.3.1.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
3.3.2 Labels or Instructions (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.3.3.2 (Web)
- 10.3.3.2 (Non-web document)
- 11.3.3.2 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
3.3.3 Error Suggestion (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.3.3.3 (Web)
- 10.3.3.3 (Non-web document)
- 11.3.3.3 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
3.3.4 Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data) (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.3.3.4 (Web)
- 10.3.3.4 (Non-web document)
- 11.3.3.4 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Guideline 4.1 Compatible:
Maximize compatibility with current and future user agents, including assistive technologies.
4.1.1 Parsing (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.4.1.1 (Web)
- 10.4.1.1 (Non-web document)
- 11.4.1.1.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.4.1.2 (Web)
- 10.4.1.2 (Non-web document)
- 11.4.1.2.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: User interface components in most product functions do not provide programmatic name, role, state, or value information. Examples include:
The “Quick actions” control does not provide a role.
The search box does not indicate an attached list box and does not announce when it appears.
The “Watch now” control has an invalid role of tab.
Dialogs lack accessible names.
Dialog content is not announced to assistive technology users.
Some radio buttons and checkboxes are not rendered to assistive technology users.
Invisible content is rendered to screen reader users.
The “Cloud Storage” progress bar lacks an accessible name.
The “edit” control for folder location lacks an accessible name.
The toggle switches for activating/deactivating fonts do not have accessible names.
Some status messages are not announced to the user.
On the “Discover” tab, the “Show video” control does not announce expanded state information
4.1.3 Status Messages (Level AA 2.1 only)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.4.1.3 (Web)
- 10.4.1.3 (Non-web document) – Does not apply
- 11.4.1.3 (Open Functionality Software) – Does not apply
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
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.
Software: Most functions of the product are usable without vision. Exceptions include:
As noted in 1.1.1 Non-text Content, some meaningful images do not have alternative text and some decorative images are not hidden.
As noted in 1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative, video content does not provide an audio description or media alternative.
As noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, some headings are implicit, out of order, or use heading structure when they are not headings, and form control groups do not have a group label.
As noted in 1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence, some elements that are hidden are accessible by screen reader.
As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, some elements, such as tooltips, cannot be accessed using the keyboard.
As noted in 2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide, some animations loop an infinite number of times without the ability to pause, stop, or hide them.
As noted in 2.4.3 Focus Order, the focus order is not intuitive when traversing backwards on the Fonts screen.
As noted in 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value, most user interface controls do not contain programmatic name, role, value, and state information.
As noted in 503.4.2 Audio Description Controls, the product does not provide user controls for audio descriptions.
Software: Most functions of the product are usable with limited vision. Exceptions include:
As noted in 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum), some buttons have insufficient color contrast.
Software: Some functions of the product are not usable without hearing. Examples include:
As noted in 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded), videos do not provide captions.
As noted in 503.4.1 Caption Controls, the product does not provide user controls for closed captions.
Software: Some functions of the product are not usable with limited hearing. Examples include:
As noted in 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded), videos do not provide captions.
As noted in 503.4.1 Caption Controls, the product does not provide user controls for closed captions.
Software: Most of the product is functional with limited manipulation. Exceptions include:
As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, some elements are not accessible with the keyboard.
As noted in 2.4.3 Focus Order, some elements do not preserve a logical focus order.
As noted in 2.4.7 Focus Visible, some elements do not provide a visual keyboard focus indicator.
Most controls in the product expose programmatic role information, which conveys available actions to assistive technology. Exceptions include:
Some elements do not include a programmatic role or provide the incorrect role.
The product allows assistive technology to perform most actions on objects. Exceptions include:
Tooltips and some buttons cannot be accessed by the keyboard.
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:
Software: Most functions of the product are usable without vision. Exceptions include:
As noted in 1.1.1 Non-text Content, some meaningful images do not have alternative text and some decorative images are not hidden.
As noted in 1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative, video content does not provide an audio description or media alternative.
As noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, some headings are implicit, out of order, or use heading structure when they are not headings, and form controls groups do not have a group label.
As noted in 1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence, some elements that are hidden are accessible by screen reader.
As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, some elements, such as tooltips, cannot be accessed using the keyboard.
As noted in 2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide, some animations loop an infinite number of times without the ability to pause, stop, or hide them.
As noted in 2.4.3 Focus Order, the focus order is not intuitive when traversing backwards on the Fonts screen.
As noted in 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value, most user interface controls do not contain programmatic name, role, value, and state information.
As noted in 7.2.1 Audio description playback, the product does not provide a mechanism to select and play closed audio description.
As noted in 7.3 User controls for captions and audio description, the product does not provide user controls to turn on captions or an audio description.
Software: Most functions of the product are usable with limited vision. Exceptions include:
As noted in 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum), some buttons have insufficient color contrast.
As noted in 1.4.11 Non-text Contrast, some user interface components and graphics have insufficient color contrast.
Software: Some functions of the product are not usable without hearing. Examples include:
As noted in 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded), videos do not provide captions.
As noted in 7.1.1 Captioning playback, the product does not provide closed caption playback.
As noted in 7.3 User controls for captions and audio description, the product does not provide user controls for captions or audio descriptions.
Software: Some functions of the product are not usable with limited hearing. Examples include:
As noted in 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded), videos do not provide captions.
As noted in 7.1.1 Captioning playback, the product does not provide closed caption playback.
As noted in 7.3 User controls for captions and audio description, the product does not provide user controls for captions or audio descriptions.
Software: Most of the product is functional with limited manipulation. Exceptions include:
As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, some elements are not accessible with the keyboard.
As noted in 2.4.3 Focus Order, some elements do not preserve a logical focus order.
As noted in 2.4.7 Focus Visible, some elements do not provide a visual keyboard focus indicator.
As noted in 2.5.3 Label in Name, some visible labels for controls do not match their accessible names.
Chapter 5: Generic Requirements
Notes:
The product has only non-mechanical operable parts, such as on-screen buttons. Most operable parts have an accessible name which enables them to be discernible without user vision. Exceptions include:
Some graphical on-screen buttons do not have an accessible name.
Chapter 6: ICT with Two-Way Voice Communication
Notes: Not Applicable
Chapter 7: ICT with Video Capabilities
Notes: Not Applicable
When the product displays captions, in most cases synchronization is preserved between the captions and the corresponding audio. Exceptions include:
Past livestream videos have auto-generated captions that are sometimes not synchronized with the audio.
Chapter 8: Hardware
Notes: Not Applicable
Chapter 9: Web
Notes: See WCAG 2.x section
Chapter 10: Non-web Documents
Notes: Not Applicable
Chapter 11: Software
Notes:
Most controls in the product expose programmatic role information, which conveys available actions to assistive technology. Exceptions include:
Some elements do not include a programmatic role or provide the incorrect role.
The product allows assistive technology to perform most actions on objects. Exceptions include:
Tooltips and some buttons cannot be accessed by the keyboard.
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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