Adobe Accessibility Conformance Report
(VPAT® Version 2.0 – October 2017)
Product Information
- Name of Product/Version: Adobe Dreamweaver CC 2017, Version 18
- Product Description: Create, code, edit and manage responsive HTML websites that look amazing on any size screen.
- Date: February 2018
- Contact information: access@adobe.com
- Notes: The information contained in this report applies to the product itself. Information about product help and support documentation related to 602.3 (Support Docs) for Section 508 as published in 2017 is located at: http://www.adobe.com/accessibility/compliance.html.
- Evaluation Methods Used: Testing Adobe Dreamweaver CC involved extensive use of leading assistive technologies, 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 standards/guidelines:
Level A - Yes
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.
- Supports with Exceptions: 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 2.0 Report
Sections 1 and 2 also document conformance with:
- EN 301 549: Chapter 9 - Web, Chapter 10 - Non-Web documents, Section 11.2.1- Non-Web Software (excluding closed functionality), and Section 11.2.2 - Non-Web Software (closed functionality).
- 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 2.0 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.
Section 1: Success Criteria, Level A
Notes:
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
- 9.2.1(web)
- 10.2.1(non-web document)
- 11.2.1.1 (Software)
- 11.2.2.1 (Closed Functionality Software)
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4(Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3(Support Docs)
Software: Does Not Support
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
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
- 9.2.2 (Web)
- 10.2.2 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.2 (Software)
- 11.2.2.2.1 and 11.2.2.2.2 (Closed Software)
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
(Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.3 (Web)
- 10.2.3 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.3 (Software)
- 11.2.2.3 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Software: The product includes audio content in synchronized media and captions are provided.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can provide captioned audio in authored content, but the captions must be authored and embedded using separate software.
1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded) (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.4 (Web)
- 10.2.4 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.4 (Software)
- 11.2.2.4 (Closed Software)
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Does Not Support
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
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
- 9.2.7 (Web)
- 10.2.7 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.7 (Software)
- 11.2.2.7 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports with Exceptions
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Software: Many user interface elements provide programmatic information about structure and relationships. Exceptions include:
Code view uses space and tab characters to indent tags, visually communicating parent / child relationships.
Data tables displayed on the “Recents” section of the Welcome screen and the “Extract” category of the “Preferences” dialog do not provide programmatically determinable rows, columns, or column headers.
The edit input fields provided as part of a data table in the Extract category of the “Preferences” dialog does not provide labels.
The edit input fields and check box controls provided in the Highlighting Category of the “Preferences” dialog do not provide programmatic labels.
Custom check box and radio button controls found in the “Clean Up HTML”, “Externalize JavaScript”, and other tools do not provide programmatically associated labels.
1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence (Level A)
Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.8 (Web)
- 10.2.8 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.8 (Software)
- 11.2.2.8 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Software: The product presents content in a meaningful sequence.
Authored Content (HTML): The product allows authors the ability to present content in a meaningful sequence.
(Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.9 (Web)
- 10.2.9 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.9 (Software)
- 11.2.2.9 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports with Exceptions
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Software: Exceptions include: Referring to the “Add Media Query” button exclusively through its visual icon.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion.
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
- 9.2.10 (Web)
- 10.2.10 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.10 (Software)
- 11.2.2.10 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports with Exceptions
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Software: Exceptions include:
The Code and Split view toggle buttons use color alone to communicate selected state.
Toggle buttons on the left-hand navigation bar use color alone to communicate selected state.
Checkbox controls on the “Preferences” dialog use color alone as the sole means of indicating focus.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion.
1.4.2 Audio Control (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.11 (Web)
- 10.2.11 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.11 (Software)
- 11.2.2.11 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports with Exceptions
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Software: Exceptions include:
Quick Tutorial Videos, found in the Help Menu, start automatically and cannot be paused using the keyboard only.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion.
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
- 9.2.15 (Web)
- 10.2.15 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.15 (Software)
- 11.2.2.15 (Closed Software)
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports with Exceptions
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Software: Most product functionality can be operated through a keyboard interface. Exceptions include:
The “None” and “Bootstrap” tab controls found in the “Create New” dialog, among other tab controls found in dialogs, cannot be controlled without a pointing device.
The ‘+’ and ‘-‘ button controls which appear throughout the “Preferences” dialog cannot receive focus from or be interacted with the keyboard only. (e.g., file types, adding / removing custom window sizes, and adding / removing custom keyboard commands.)
The check boxes on the Extract category cannot receive focus from the keyboard only.
The color pickers on the Highlighting category, cannot receive focus from and be used with the keyboard only.
Link elements provided in the “Preferences” dialog, such as those included in the “Sync Settings” category, cannot receive focus from the keyboard only.
The playback controls for the Quick Tutorial videos found in the Help Menu are not keyboard accessible. This includes the Play/Pause, Seek, Volume, and Closed Caption controls.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion.
2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.16 (Web)
- 10.2.16 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.16 (Software)
- 11.2.2.16 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Software: The product does not include keyboard traps.
Authored Content (HTML): Authored content does not include keyboard traps.
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
- 9.2.17 (Web)
- 10.2.17 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.17 (Software)
- 11.2.2.17 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Software: The product does not include time limits.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion.
2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.18 (Web)
- 10.2.18 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.18 (Software)
- 11.2.2.18 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Software: Moving, blinking, scrolling, and auto-updating information can be paused, stopped or hidden by the user.
Authored Content (HTML): 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.
2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.19 (Web)
- 10.2.19 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.19 (Software)
- 11.2.2.19 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
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
- 9.2.20 (Web)
- 10.2.20 (non-web document) – Does not apply
- 11.2.1.20 (Software) – Does not apply
- 11.2.2.20 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 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
Software: Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web documents.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion.
2.4.2 Page Titled (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.21 (Web)
- 10.2.21 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.21 (Software) – Does not apply
- 11.2.2.21 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
2.4.3 Focus Order (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.22 (Web)
- 10.2.22 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.22 (Software)
- 11.2.2.22 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Software: Components receive focus in a meaningful order.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion.
2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context)
(Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.23 (Web)
- 10.2.23 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.23 (Software)
- 11.2.2.23 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
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
- 9.2.27 (Web)
- 10.2.27 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.27 (Software)
- 11.2.2.27 (Closed Software)
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Software: The language is programmatically determinable within the product. Additional remarks:
The language of the product is set based on the version installed by the user.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can set the language for content.
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
- 9.2.29 (Web)
- 10.2.29 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.29 (Software)
- 11.2.2.29 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
3.2.2 On Input (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.30 (Web)
- 10.2.30 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.30 (Software)
- 11.2.2.30 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
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
- 9.2.33 (Web)
- 10.2.33 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.33 (Software)
- 11.2.2.33 (Closed Software)
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
3.3.2 Labels or Instructions (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.34 (Web)
- 10.2.34 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.34 (Software)
- 11.2.2.34 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports with Exceptions
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Software: Exceptions include:
When a user creates a new HTML file with existing bootstrap CSS, the input field for the path has no visible label.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion.
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
- 9.2.37 (Web)
- 10.2.37 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.37 (Software)
- 11.2.2.37 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.38 (Web)
- 10.2.38 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.38 (Software)
- 11.2.2.38 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Does Not Support
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Section 2: Success Criteria, Level AA
Notes:
Guideline 1.2 Time-based Media:
Provide alternatives for time-based media.
1.2.4 Captions (Live) (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.5 (Web)
- 10.2.5 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.5 (Software)
- 11.2.2.5 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Software: The product does not provide live media that requires captions.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion.
1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.6 (Web)
- 10.2.6 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.6 (Software)
- 11.2.2.6 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Does Not Support
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Software: The Quick Tutorial videos found in the Help Menu do not provide any audio description.
Authored Content (HTML): Users can include an additional audio track for audio description information that will be included as part of the media.
Guideline 1.4 Distinguishable:
Make it easier for users to see and hear content including separating foreground from background.
1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.12 (Web)
- 10.2.12 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.12 (Software)
- 11.2.2.12 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports with Exceptions
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Software: Most text meets minimum contrast requirements.
Exceptions include:
Sync Options Menu: Last Sync None
Placeholder text in the Search bar: “To exit press Esc”
Placeholder text, “Filter recent files”
Sortable table column headers; “Name”, “Last Opened’, and “Kind”.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion.
1.4.4 Resize text (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.13 (Web)
- 10.2.13 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.13 (Software)
- 11.2.2.13 (Closed Software)
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
1.4.5 Images of Text (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.14 (Web)
- 10.2.14 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.14 (Software)
- 11.2.2.14 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Software: The product uses text instead of images of text.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion.
Guideline 2.4 Navigable:
Provide ways to help users navigate, find content, and determine where they are.
2.4.5 Multiple Ways (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.24 (Web)
- 10.2.24 (non-web document) – Does not apply
- 11.2.1.24 (Software) – Does not apply
- 11.2.2.24 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 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
Software: Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
2.4.6 Headings and Labels (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.25 (Web)
- 10.2.25 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.25 (Software)
- 11.2.2.25 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Software: Headings and labels are descriptive.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion.
2.4.7 Focus Visible (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.26 (Web)
- 10.2.26 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.26 (Software)
- 11.2.2.26 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports with Exceptions
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Software: The keyboard focus indicator is generally visible.
Exceptions include:
The focus indicator on the menu bar and submenu items are not highly visible.
The Search button (magnifying glass icon) and User Profile image link.
The “Create New” dialog displays multiple, adjacent selectable list boxes (e.g., Document Type, Sample Folder, Sample Page, Site, Template for Site) which do not provide any visible indication of which list box has focus.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion.
Guideline 3.1 Readable:
Make text content readable and understandable.
3.1.2 Language of Parts (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.28 (Web)
- 10.2.28 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.28 (Software) – Does not apply
- 11.2.2.28 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Software: Content is only presented in one language at a time.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can set the language for individual phrases within content.
Guideline 3.2 Predictable:
Make Web pages appear and operate in predictable ways.
3.2.3 Consistent Navigation (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.31 (Web)
- 10.2.31 (non-web document) – Does not apply
- 11.2.1.31 (Software) – Does not apply
- 11.2.2.31 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 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
Software: Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
3.2.4 Consistent Identification (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.32 (Web)
- 10.2.32 (non-web document) – Does not apply
- 11.2.1.32 (Software) – Does not apply
- 11.2.2.32 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 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
Software: Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Guideline 3.3 Input Assistance:
Help users avoid and correct mistakes.
3.3.3 Error Suggestion (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.35 (Web)
- 10.2.35 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.35 (Software)
- 11.2.2.35 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
3.3.4 Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data) (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.36 (Web)
- 10.2.36 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.36 (Software)
- 11.2.2.36 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Software: The product does not process legal commitments or financial transactions or modify user-controllable data.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion.
2017 Section 508 Report
Notes:
Chapter 3: Functional Performance Criteria (FPC)
Notes:
Software: Does Not Support
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Software: Most functions of the product are not functional for users without vision primarily due to insufficient element roles, descriptive labels, state information, and keyboard behaviors.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion.
Software: Does Not Support
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Software: For users with limited vision, some core functions of the product are not functional. Dreamweaver will consistently stop responding when ZoomText 11 users open the “Preferences” dialog from the Edit menu or when other dialog windows are encountered. This behavior could not be reproduced while using other screen magnification software solutions, including MAGic 13.1 and Windows Magnifier.
As previously stated in 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum), some text elements do not provide sufficient contrast.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion.
Software: Supports with Exceptions
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Software: Most functions of the product are functional without perception of color.
As previously stated in 1.4.1 Use of Color, some elements use color alone as the sole means of indicating selected state and check box controls use color alone for the visible indication of focus.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion.
Software: Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Software: Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Software: The product does not require hearing for use. Pre-recorded video content provides captioning and independent volume control slider.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion.
Software: Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Software: Product features do not require speech input.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion.
Software: Supports with Exceptions
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Software: While the product will frequently require users to simultaneously press modifier keys to execute commands from the keyboard, platform features, such as Sticky Keys, are supported.
As previously stated in 2.1.1 Keyboard, some controls cannot receive focus from or be interacted with the keyboard.
As previously stated in 2.4.7 Focus Visible, some elements can receive focus, but do not provide a clearly visible indication of focus for sighted keyboard only users.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion.
Software: Supports with Exceptions
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Software: Most controls in the product interface provide keyboard access; however, as previous stated in 2.1.1 Keyboard, some interactive elements cannot receive focus from or be interacted with the keyboard.
As previously stated in 2.4.7 Focus Visible, some elements can receive focus, but do not provide a clearly visible indication of focus for sighted keyboard-only users.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion.
Software: Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Software: The product provides features for simpler, easier use by individuals with limited cognitive, language, and learning abilities. The product offers simplified views and window layouts, allowing users to hide or minimize unused windows. The product offers templates and allows users to insert “code snippets” and complex widgets into web pages. Consistent language is used throughout the application, clear titles are used on dialog windows, and error message alerts explain what caused the alert.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion.
Chapter 4: Hardware
Notes: Not Applicable
Chapter 5: Software
Notes
502 Interoperability with Assistive Technology
502.1 General. Software shall interoperate with assistive technology and shall conform to 502.
The product does not disrupt most platform accessibility features; however, the high contrast desktop theme features offered by Windows do not perform sufficiently on the product. Many of the icons used for image buttons are not visible when a Windows High Contrast theme is applied, including the buttons on the vertical left-hand navigation bar, the toolbar icons shown below the menu bar, the linked CSS and JavaScript file tabs, and the minimize, maximize, and close controls.
The product does not disrupt equivalent features provided on the macOS platform, including Zoom, Invert Color, and Enhanced Contrast.
Most core functions of the product contain functional components which lack role, state, or accessible name information.
Most interactive elements on the “Work” tab of the Welcome screen are not sufficiently described. Controls do not provide programmatic roles or states, and image buttons do not provide descriptive labels. The Categories list found in the “Preferences” dialog is incorrectly described as a “tree view”, without announcing the selected value in the list. As previously stated in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, on the Highlighting category of the “Preferences” dialog, the edit input fields and check box controls do not provide programmatic labels.
Some controls in the product can gain focus, but do not indicate the focus location visually.
As previously stated in 2.4.7 Focus Visible, focus is not highly visible on the menu bar and submenu items. On the “Work” tab of the Welcome screen, the Search image button and user profile image icon also do not provide any visible indication of focus.
The Code View does not provide a clearly visible indication of the text insertion cursor while the opening and closing HTML tags are highlighted.
When a user can focus or change selection state of a control in the product via keyboard, then the focus or selection state can also be changed programmatically.
Non-standard keyboard commands are provided for moving focus between the displayed windows, including the opened documents tabs and right-hand side panels.
503 Applications
503.1 General. Applications shall conform to 503.
The product permits most platform user preferences; however, the high contrast desktop theme features offered by Windows do not perform sufficiently on the product. Many of the icons used for image buttons are not visible when a Windows High Contrast theme is applied, including the buttons on the vertical left-hand navigation bar, the toolbar icons shown below the menu bar, the linked CSS and JavaScript file tabs, and the minimize, maximize, and close controls.
The product permits the equivalent user preferences provided on the macOS platform.
504 Authoring Tools
504.1 General. Where an application is an authoring tool, the application shall conform to 504 to the extent that information required for accessibility is supported by the destination format.
The product provides functionality for authors to run reports on sites to help identify missing alt attributes and untitled documents; however, this functionality is not comprehensive enough to assist authors in meeting the WCAG 2.0 guidelines.
The product provides tag editor windows for authors to add attributes necessary for accessibility. When an image is inserted and the tag editor is displayed, no indication is made to inform authors that it is necessary to provide a valid alt attribute to ensure accessibility.
The product provides templates to assist authors in the creation of content. Authors can ensure the WCAG 2.0 level A and AA requirements are satisfied. Templates make use of ARIA landmarks and structural heading markup.
However, the templates provided by the product fall short of the WCAG 2.0 level A and AA requirements. Some templates do not set a default language for the document, do not provide valid labels for Search input edit fields, and lack explicit column headers for data tables.
Chapter 6: Support Documentation and Services
Notes: Conformance information for Support Documentation and Services is available in the Adobe Accessibility Conformance Report for HelpX documentation.
EN 301 549 Report
Notes:
Chapter 4: 4.2 Functional Performance Statements (FPS)
Notes:
Software: Does Not Support
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Software: Most functions of the product are not accessible for users without vision, primarily due to insufficient element roles, descriptive labels, state information, and keyboard behaviors.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion.
Software: Does Not Support
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Software: For users with limited vision, some core functions of the product are not accessible. For example, Dreamweaver will consistently stop responding when ZoomText 11 users open the “Preferences” dialog from the Edit menu or when other dialog windows are encountered. This behavior could not be reproduced while using other screen magnification software solutions, including MAGic 13.1 and Windows Magnifier.
As previously stated in 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum), some text elements do not provide sufficient contrast.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion.
Software: Supports with Exceptions
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Software: Most functions of the product are functional without perception of color.
As previously stated in 1.4.1 Use of Color, some elements use color alone as the sole means of indicating selected state and check box controls use color alone for the visible indication of focus.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion.
Software: Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Software: The product does not require hearing for use. Pre-recorded video content provides captioning.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion.
Software: Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Software: The product does not require hearing for use. Pre-recorded video content provides captioning and independent volume control slider.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion.
Software: Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Software: Product features do not require speech input.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion.
Software: Supports with Exceptions
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Software: While the product will frequently require users to simultaneously press modifier keys to execute commands from the keyboard, platform features, such as Sticky Keys, are supported.
As previously stated in 2.1.1 Keyboard, some controls cannot receive focus from or be interacted with the keyboard.
As previously stated in 2.4.7 Focus Visible, some elements can receive focus, but do not provide a clearly visible indication of focus for sighted keyboard-only users.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion.
Software: Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Software: The product is functional with limited reach.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion.
Software: Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Software: The product does not contain flashing content.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion.
Software: Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Software: The product provides features for simpler, easier use by individuals with limited cognitive, language, and learning abilities. The product offers simplified views and window layouts, allowing users to hide or minimize unused windows. The product offers templates and allows users to insert “code snippets” and complex widgets into web pages. Consistent language is used throughout the application, clear titles are used on dialog windows, and error message alerts explain what caused the alert.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion.
Software: Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Software: The product does not process legal commitments or financial transactions or modify user-controllable data.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion.
Chapter 5: Generic Requirements
Notes:
The documented accessibility features for optimization with screen reader software require users to navigate to the “Preferences” dialog where the Category list view does not provide role, states, or notification of changes to assistive technologies.
The creation, deletion, and modification of custom keyboard commands requires the use of a pointing device.
Chapter 6: ICT with Two-Way Voice Communication
Notes: Not Applicable
Chapter 7: ICT with Video Capabilities
Notes: Not Applicable
As previously stated in 503.4.1 Caption Controls, controls are provided for users to display synchronized captioning for the Quick Tutorial videos found in the Help menu.
However, program selection controls for audio description are not provided.
Chapter 8: Hardware
Chapter 9: Web
Notes: See WCAG 2.0 section.
Chapter 10: Non-web Documents
Notes: Not Applicable
Chapter 11: Software
Notes:
Chapter 12: Documentation and Support Services
Notes: Conformance information for Documentation and Support Services is available in the Adobe Accessibility Conformance Report for HelpX documentation.
Chapter 13: ICT Providing Relay or Emergency Service Access
Notes: Not Applicable
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