Adobe Spark Accessibility Conformance Report
VPAT® Version 2.3 (Revised) – April 2019
Product Information
- Name of Product/Version: Adobe FrameMaker Publishing Server 2019 Release
- Product Description: Fast. Powerful. Future-ready. Boost performance with an all-new 64-bit FrameMaker. Create rich, immersive content with unmatched image handling capabilities. Experience faster opening and publishing of PDF and HTML5 files. Push the envelope with new capabilities built on top of the latest technologies. Get started with XML/DITA authoring with an easy-to-use workspace, productivity enhancements and lots more.
- Date: August 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 FrameMaker Publishing Server involved extensive use of leading assistive technology, such as screen readers, screen magnifiers, and speech recognition software, as well as 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
Tables 1 and 2 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)
- 11.1.1.1.2 (Closed 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)
Web: Supports
Web: The product provides text alternatives for images, such as the FrameMaker logo.
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)
- 11.1.2.1.2.1 and 11.1.2.1.2.2 (Closed 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)
Web: Supports
Web: The product does not contain prerecorded audio-only or video-only media.
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)
- 11.1.2.2 (Closed 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)
Web: Supports
Web: The product does not contain prerecorded synchronized media.
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)
- 11.1.2.3.2 (Closed 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)
Web: Supports
Web: The product does not contain prerecorded video content that would require audio description or a media alternative.
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)
- 11.1.2.4 (Closed 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)
Web: Supports
Web: The product does not contain live synchronized media.
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)
- 11.1.2.5 (Closed 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)
Web: Supports
Web: The product 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.
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)
- 11.1.3.4 (Closed Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
Web: Supports
Web: Content does not restrict its view and operation to a single display orientation.
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)
- 11.1.3.5 (Closed Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
Web: Supports
Web: The product does not contain input fields that collect information about the user.
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
- 9.1.4.3 (Web)
- 10.1.4.3 (Non-web document)
- 11.1.4.3 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.1.4.3 (Closed 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)
Web: Does Not Support
Web: Most text does not meet minimum contrast requirements. Examples include:
Light blue links presented on a gray or tan background have insufficient contrast.
Buttons, such as those to add a new task or to save and close a dialog, are presented in white text on a light gray background.
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)
- 11.1.4.4.2 (Closed 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)
Web: Supports
Web: The product allows browser zoom to resize text up to 200 percent without loss of content or functionality.
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)
- 11.1.4.5.2 (Closed 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)
Web: Supports
Web: The product uses text instead of images of text, except for branding elements that are considered essential.
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)
- 11.1.4.10.2 (Closed Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
Web: Does Not Support
Web: At the required width of 320 CSS pixels, most functions of the product do not meet this criterion. Content which does not require two-dimensional layout for meaning relies on scrolling in two dimensions. Examples include:
Content does not reflow in functions such as Search, Task, Template, and Preset PDF.
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)
- 11.1.4.11 (Closed Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
Web: Supports
Web: Non-text content elements have sufficient 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)
- 11.1.4.12 (Closed Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
Web: Supports
Web: The product supports the required text style properties without loss of content or functionality.
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)
- 11.1.4.13 (Closed Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
Web: Supports
Web: When content is triggered by hover or focus, it becomes visible and then hidden in a manner which 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
- 9.2.4.5 (Web)
- 10.2.4.5 (Non-web document) – Does not apply
- 11.2.4.5 (Open Functionality Software) – Does not apply
- 11.2.4.5 (Closed 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
Web: Supports
Web: Users can locate web pages in the product through the homepage, which acts as a sitemap for the product.
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)
- 11.2.4.6 (Closed 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)
Web: Supports
Web: Headings and labels are descriptive.
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)
- 11.2.4.7 (Closed 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)
Web: Does Not Support
Web: Most focusable elements do not have a visible keyboard focus indicator. Examples include:
Tab controls
Buttons
Custom menu buttons
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
- 9.3.1.2 (Web)
- 10.3.1.2 (Non-web document)
- 11.3.1.2 (Open Functionality Software) – Does not apply
- 11.3.1.2 (Closed 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)
Web: Supports
Web: Content is only presented in one language at a time.
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
- 9.3.2.3 (Web)
- 10.3.2.3 (Non-web document) – Does not apply
- 11.3.2.3 (Open Functionality Software) – Does not apply
- 11.3.2.3 (Closed 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
Web: Supports
Web: When navigational mechanisms are repeated in the product, such as the main header, they occur in a consistent relative order.
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
- 11.3.2.4 (Closed 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
Web: Supports
Web: Components with the same functionality are identified consistently.
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
- 9.3.3.3 (Web)
- 10.3.3.3 (Non-web document)
- 11.3.3.3 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.3.3.3 (Closed 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)
Web: Supports
Web: Where input errors are automatically detected, such as when entering an invalid Task input source, suggestions for correction are provided to the user.
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)
- 11.3.3.4 (Closed 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)
Web: Supports
Web: The product does not process legal commitments or financial transactions. Changes to user-controllable data are reversible or can be confirmed before finalizing.
Guideline 4.1 Compatible:
Maximize compatibility with current and future user agents, including assistive technologies.
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
- 11.4.1.3 (Closed 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
Web: Supports
Web: When status updates do not receive focus, the product provides the update to assistive technology.
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.
Web: Does Not Support
Web: Most functions of the product are not usable without vision. Examples include:
As noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, groups of form fields are not programmatically grouped.
As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, multiple components, including critical functionality, such as grid contents, do not receive keyboard focus.
As noted in 3.1.1 Language of Page, the programmatic language of pages is not defined within the product.
As noted in 3.2.1 On Focus, when an option within the calendar grids receive focus, the widget automatically selects the date that receives focus.
As noted in 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value, many components do not contain programmatic labels or programmatic states.
Web: Does Not Support
Web: Most functions of the product are not usable with limited vision. Examples include:
As noted in 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum), the default link color within the product and many significant button elements do not provide sufficient color contrast.
Web: Partially Supports
Web: Most functions of the product are usable without perception of color. Exceptions include:
As noted in 1.4.1 Use of Color, color alone is used to inform users when a task has run correctly or incorrectly, and to indicate error messages.
Web: Supports
Web: The product does not require the use of hearing.
Web: Supports
Web: The product does not require the use of hearing.
Web: Supports
Web: The product does not require the use of speech.
Web: Does Not Support
Web: Most functions of the product are not usable with limited manipulation, Examples include:
As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, multiple components, including critical functionality, such as grid contents, do not receive keyboard focus.
As noted in 2.4.7 Focus Visible, many elements lack visual indications of keyboard focus.
As noted in 3.2.1 On Focus, when an option within the calendar grids receive focus, the widget automatically selects the date that receives focus.
Web: Supports
Web: The product is functional with limited reach and strength.
Web: Supports
Web: The product is functional for users with limited language, cognitive, and learning abilities.
Chapter 4: Hardware
Notes: Not Applicable
Chapter 5: Software
Notes: Not Applicable
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.
EN 301 549 Report
Notes:
Chapter 4: 4.2 Functional Performance Statements (FPS)
Notes:
Web: Does Not Support
Web: Most functions of the product are not usable without vision. Examples include:
As noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, groups of form fields are not programmatically grouped.
As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, multiple components, including critical functionality, such as grid contents, do not receive keyboard focus.
As noted in 3.1.1 Language of Page, the programmatic language of pages is not defined within the product.
As noted in 3.2.1 On Focus, when an option within the calendar grids receive focus, the widget automatically selects the date that receives focus.
As noted in 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value, many components do not contain programmatic labels or programmatic states.
Web: Does Not Support
Web: Most functions of the product are not usable with limited vision. Examples include:
As noted in 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum), the default link color within the product and many significant button elements do not provide sufficient color contrast.
As noted in 1.4.10 Reflow, the product does not reflow appropriately as required in the Success Criterion.
Web: Partially Supports
Web: Most functions of the product are usable without perception of color. Exceptions includ:
As noted in 1.4.1 Use of Color, color alone is used to inform users when a task has run correctly or incorrectly, and to indicate error messages.
Web: Supports
Web: The product does not require the use of hearing.
Web: Supports
Web: The product does not require the use of hearing.
Web: Supports
Web: The product does not require the use of speech.
Web: Does Not Support
Web: Most functions of the product are not usable with limited manipulation or strength, Examples include:
As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, multiple components, including critical functionality, such as grid contents, do not receive keyboard focus.
As noted in 2.4.7 Focus Visible, many elements lack visual indications of keyboard focus.
As noted in 3.2.1 On Focus, when an option within the calendar grids receive focus, the widget automatically selects the date that receives focus.
Web: Supports
Web: The product is functional with limited reach.
Web: Supports
Web: As noted in 2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold, no content within the product flashes or blinks.
Web: Supports
Web: The product is functional for users with limited language, cognitive, and learning abilities.
Web: Supports
Web: The product does not ask for or display legal, financial, or personal data.
Chapter 5: Generic Requirements
Notes:
The product has only non-mechanical operable parts, such as on-screen buttons. As noted in 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value, most operable parts lack an accessible name which would enable them to be discernible without user vision.
Chapter 6: ICT with Two-Way Voice Communication
Notes: Not Applicable
Chapter 7: ICT with Video Capabilities
Notes: Not Applicable
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:
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.
Chapter 13: ICT Providing Relay or Emergency Service Access
Notes: Not Applicable
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