Adobe Accessibility Conformance Report

(Based on VPAT® Version 2.4)

Product Information

Name of Product/Version: Adobe Illustrator version 24.1.2 (Windows)

Product Description: Adobe Illustrator is a vector graphics and illustration editing software.

Date: May 2020

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 Illustrator involved extensive use of leading assistive technology, such as screen readers, screen magnifiers, and speech recognition software, as well exclusive use of the keyboard. Native platform accessibility features were also used to assist with testing. These were supplemented with techniques such as manual inspection of Accessibility API output.

 

Applicable Standards/Guidelines

This report covers the degree of conformance for the following accessibility standard/guidelines:

Standard/Guideline

Included in Report

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0

Level A: Yes
Level AA: Yes
Level AAA: No

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1

Level A: Yes
Level AA: Yes
Level AAA: No

Revised Section 508 standards published January 18, 2017 and corrected January 22, 2018

Yes

EN 301 549 Accessibility requirements suitable for public procurement of ICT products and services in Europe, - V3.1.1 (2019-11) 

Yes

Terms

The terms used in the Conformance Level information are defined as follows:

  • Supports: The functionality of the product has at least one method that meets the criterion without known defects or meets with equivalent facilitation.
  • Partially Supports: Some functionality of the product does not meet the criterion.
  • Does Not Support: The majority of product functionality does not meet the criterion.
  • Not Applicable: The criterion is not relevant to the product.
  • Not Evaluated: The product has not been evaluated against the criterion. This can be used only in WCAG 2.0 Level AAA.

 

WCAG 2.x Report

All WCAG sections also document conformance with:

  • EN 301 549:  Chapter 9 - Web, Sections 10.1-10.4 of Chapter 10 - Non-Web documents, and Sections 11.1-11.4 and 11.8.2 of Chapter 11 - Non-Web Software (open and closed functionality), and Sections 12.1.2 and 12.2.4 of Chapter 12 – Documentation
  • Revised Section 508: Chapter 5 – 501.1 Scope, 504.2 Content Creation or Editing, and Chapter 6 – 602.3 Electronic Support Documentation.

Note: When reporting on conformance with the WCAG 2.x Success Criteria, they are scoped for full pages, complete processes, and accessibility-supported ways of using technology as documented in the WCAG 2.0 Conformance Requirements.  

Guideline 1.1 Text Alternatives:

Provide text alternatives for any non-text content so that it can be changed into other forms people need, such as large print, braille, speech, symbols or simpler language.

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

1.1.1 Non-text Content (Level A)
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)

Software: Does Not Support

Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support

Software: The product does not provide text alternatives for most non-text content. Examples include:

  • Icons which visually indicate the state and status of tool options.

Authored Content (PDF): The product does not provide a way to hide decorative non-text content from assistive technology, nor does it provide users the ability to add alternative text to informative non-text content.

Guideline 1.2 Time-based Media:

Provide alternatives for time-based media.

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded) (Level A)
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)

Software: Supports

Authored Content (PDF): Supports

Software: The product does not contain prerecorded audio-only or video-only content.

Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain prerecorded audio-only or video-only content.

1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) (Level A)
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)

Software: Supports

Authored Content (PDF): Supports

Software: The product contains audio content in an overview video and closed captions are provided.

Authored Content (PDF): Authored content 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)

Software: Does Not Support

Authored Content (PDF): Supports

Software: The product does not provide audio description or a media alternative for the prerecorded overview video.

Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain video content that would require audio description.

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)

Software: Supports

Authored Content (PDF): Supports

Software: The product does not contain live synchronized media.

Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain live synchronized media.

1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AA)
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)

Software: Does Not Support

Authored Content (PDF): Supports

Software: The product does not provide audio description for the prerecorded overview video.

Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain prerecorded video content that would require audio description.

Guideline 1.3 Adaptable:

Create content that can be presented in different ways (for example simpler layout) without losing information or structure.

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

1.3.1 Info and Relationships (Level A)
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)
  • 11.1.3.1.2 (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)

Software: Does Not Support

Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support

Software: Components of the product indicate information, hierarchy and relationships visually, but lack equivalent information in most components’ textual names and values. Examples include:

  • The tabular view of images in an album lacks tabular structure.
  • Lists of controls in the toolbar lack structure information.

Authored Content (PDF): The product does not allow authors to provide programmatic or textual equivalents for visual structure and relationship information.

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)
  • 11.1.3.2.2 (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)

Software: Supports

Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support

Software: The product presents content in a meaningful sequence.

Authored Content (PDF): The product does not allow authors to present content in a meaningful sequence.

1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics (Level A)
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)
  • 11.1.3.3 (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)

Software: Supports

Authored Content (PDF): Supports

Software: Instructions do not rely solely on sensory characteristics.

Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion.

1.3.4 Orientation (Level AA 2.1 only)
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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (PDF): Supports

Software: Content does not restrict its view and operation to a single display orientation.

Authored Content (PDF): Responding to the display orientation is a function of the user’s viewer application, not the authored content.

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (PDF): Supports

Software: The product’s technology does not have support for programmatic identification of input purpose.

Authored Content (PDF): The content technology does not have support for programmatic identification of input purpose.

Guideline 1.4 Distinguishable:

Make it easier for users to see and hear content including separating foreground from background.

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)
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)
  • 11.1.4.1 (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)

Software: Supports

Authored Content (PDF): Supports

Software: The product does not use color as the only visual means of conveying information, action, or selection.

Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion.

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)
  • 11.1.4.2 (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)

Software: Supports

Authored Content (PDF): Supports

Software: The product does not contain audio that plays automatically.

Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain audio that plays automatically.

1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA)
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)

Software: Partially Supports

Authored Content (PDF): Supports

Software: Most text meets minimum contrast requirements. Exceptions include:

  • When tools are highlighted the light blue text on the light gray background lacks sufficient contrast.

Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that text meets contrast requirements.

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)

Software: Partially Supports

Authored Content (PDF): Supports

Software: The product allows operating system display scaling to resize text up to 200 percent without loss of content or functionality for most product functions. Exceptions include:

  • The opening video which can have its controls disappear at that zoom level.

Authored Content (PDF): The product allows authored content to be resizable up to 200 percent without loss of content.

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)

Software: Supports

Authored Content (PDF): Supports

Software: The product uses text instead of images of text, except for branding elements that are considered essential.

Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion.

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

Software: Partially Supports

Authored Content (PDF): Supports

Software: The text of interface controls resizes to 200% for application menus. However, most windows, including the main tool bars and dialogs, do not resize.

Authored Content (PDF): Authored content requires two-dimensional layout for meaning.

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

Software: Partially Supports

Authored Content (PDF): Supports

Software: Most meaningful non-text content elements have sufficient contrast. Exceptions include:

  • In some product functions, a control has a dark blue outline on a dark gray background.

Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion.

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (PDF): Supports

Software: The product is not implemented using markup languages.

Authored Content (PDF): Authored content is not implemented using markup languages.

1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus (Level AA 2.1 only)
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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (PDF): Supports

Software: When content is triggered by hover or focus, it becomes visible and then hidden in a manner which meets this criterion.

Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain content elements triggered by hover or focus.

Guideline 2.1 Keyboard Accessible:

Make all functionality available from a keyboard.

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

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)
  • 11.2.1.1.2 (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)

Software: Does Not Support

Authored Content (PDF): Supports

Software: Some product functionality can be operated through a keyboard interface, such as menu commands. However, most product functions can only be performed using the mouse.

Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain controls that would require a keyboard interface.

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)
  • 11.2.1.2 (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)

Software: Supports

Authored Content (PDF): Supports

Software: The product does not include keyboard traps.

Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain focusable elements.

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)
  • 11.2.1.4.2 (Closed Software)
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

Software: Partially Supports

Authored Content (PDF): Supports

Software: Keyboard shortcuts can be remapped and removed but the product requires a mouse or touch to do so.

Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not provide character key shortcuts.

Guideline 2.2 Enough Time:

Provide users enough time to read and use content.

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

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)
  • 11.2.2.1 (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)

Software: Supports

Authored Content (PDF): Supports

Software: The product does not include time limits.

Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not include time limits.

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)
  • 11.2.2.2 (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)

Software: Supports

Authored Content (PDF): Supports

Software: The product does not include elements which move, blink, scroll, or auto-update.

Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion.

Guideline 2.3 Seizures:

Do not design content in a way that is known to cause seizures. 

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold (Level A)
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)
  • 11.2.3.1 (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)

Software: Supports

Authored Content (PDF): Supports

Software: The product does not contain flashing content.

Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that content does not flash.

Guideline 2.4 Navigable:

Provide ways to help users navigate, find content, and determine where they are. 

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

2.4.1 Bypass Blocks (Level A)
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
  • 11.2.4.1 (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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (PDF): Supports

Software:  This criterion does not apply to non-web software.

Authored Content (PDF): This criterion does not apply to non-web documents.

2.4.2 Page Titled (Level A)
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
  • 11.2.4.2 (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)

Software: Supports

Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support

Software: The title of the software describes its purpose.

Authored Content (PDF): The product does not allow authors to customize the document title or display it in the window title.

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)
  • 11.2.4.3 (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)

Software: Supports

Authored Content (PDF): Supports

Software: Where components receive focus, the focus order is consistent with the meaning of the content.

Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain focusable elements.

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)
  • 11.2.4.4 (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)

Software: Supports

Authored Content (PDF): Supports

Software: The purpose of links in the product can be determined from the link text alone or from the programmatic context of the link.

Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain links.

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (PDF): Supports

Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web software.

Authored Content (PDF): This criterion does not apply to non-web documents.

 2.4.6 Headings and Labels (Level AA)
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)

Software: Supports

Authored Content (PDF): Supports

Software: Headings and labels are descriptive.

Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion.

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)

Software: Supports

Authored Content (PDF): Supports

Software: In those elements that can receive keyboard focus, focus is indicated visually.

Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain focusable elements.

Guideline 2.5 Input Modalities:

Make it easier for users to operate functionality through various inputs beyond keyboard. 

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

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)
  • 11.2.5.1 (Closed Software)
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

Software: Supports

Authored Content (PDF): Supports

Software: The product does not rely on multipoint or path-based gestures except where essential, such as pinch to zoom and pan.

Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not rely on multipoint or path-based gestures.

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)
  • 11.2.5.2 (Closed Software)
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

Software: Partially Supports

Authored Content (PDF): Supports

Software: Most product functions that use a single pointer are completed when the user releases the pointer. Exceptions include:

  • Buttons in the Control Panel.

Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not rely on pointer input.

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)
  • 11.2.5.3 (Closed Software)
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

Software: Does Not Support

Authored Content (PDF): Supports

Software: In most product functions, accessible names of controls do not contain the text of their visible labels. Examples include:

  • In most forms, input fields and checkboxes have a visible label but do not provide a programmatic name.
  • Input fields provide only their values instead of their tooltip names.

Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain user interface controls.

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)
  • 11.2.5.4 (Closed Software)
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

Software: Supports

Authored Content (PDF): Supports

Software: The product does not have functionality operated by device motion or user motion.

Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not have functionality operated by device motion or user motion.

Guideline 3.1 Readable:

Make text content readable and understandable. 

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

3.1.1 Language of Page (Level A)
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)
  • 11.3.1.1.2 (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)

Software: Supports

Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support

Software: The product relies on the features of the underlying operating system to set and indicate the language of the user interface.

Authored Content (PDF): The product does not allow authors to set the language of the document.

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)

Software: Does Not Support

Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support

Software: The product is visually in only one language, but some controls have accessible names in Chinese characters without a programmatically determined language.

Authored Content (PDF): The product does not allow authors to set the language for individual phrases within content.

Guideline 3.2 Predictable:

Make Web pages appear and operate in predictable ways. 

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

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)
  • 11.3.2.1 (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)

Software: Supports

Authored Content (PDF): Supports

Software: Components do not initiate a change of context when focused.

Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain focusable components.

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)
  • 11.3.2.2 (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)

Software: Supports

Authored Content (PDF): Supports

Software: Changes of context do not occur automatically on user input.

Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain user input controls.

3.2.3 Consistent Navigation (Level AA)
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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (PDF): Supports

Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web software.

Authored Content (PDF): This criterion does not apply to non-web documents.

3.2.4 Consistent Identification (Level AA)
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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (PDF): Supports

Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web software.

Authored Content (PDF): This criterion does not apply to non-web documents.

Guideline 3.3 Input Assistance:

Help users avoid and correct mistakes. 

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

3.3.1 Error Identification (Level A)
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)
  • 11.3.3.1.2 (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)

Software: Does Not Support

Authored Content (PDF): Supports

Software: Invalid entries are automatically reverted to the prior value and an error message is not provided.

Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain user input controls which would require error identification.

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)
  • 11.3.3.2 (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)

Software: Partially Supports

Authored Content (PDF): Supports

Software: Labels are provided for most input fields. Exceptions include:

  • Inputs and controls, like Variable input field, Gradient Slider, Swatch Picker, and Touch Calligraphic Brush, lack icons or text to identify them, instead relying on a hover tooltip to label the field.

Authored Content (PDF): Authored content is not capable of containing user interface components.

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)

Software: Supports

Authored Content (PDF): Supports

Software: When an invalid value is entered in a text field, the product automatically replaces it with a valid value. The automatic value acts as a suggestion for correction.

Authored Content (PDF): Authored content is not capable of containing user interface components.

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)

Software: Supports

Authored Content (PDF): Supports

Software: The product does not process legal commitments or financial transactions. When editing files, changes to user-controllable data are reversible or can be confirmed before finalizing.

Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain legal or financial data and does not modify user-controllable data.

Guideline 4.1 Compatible:

Maximize compatibility with current and future user agents, including assistive technologies. 

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

4.1.1 Parsing (Level A)
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)
  • 11.4.1.1.2 (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)

Software: Supports

Authored Content (PDF): Supports

Software: The software is not implemented using markup languages.

Authored Content (PDF): The authored content is not implemented using markup languages.

4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)
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)
  • 11.4.1.2.2 (Closed Software) – Not required
  • 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: Partially Supports

Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support

Software: User interface components in most product functions do not correctly indicate their name, role and value or state programmatically. Examples include:

  • Controls that do not receive keyboard focus and lack programmatically determinable labels.
  • Containers with Chinese names.
  • Form fields that have visual labels which are not programmatically associated with their fields.

Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain programmatic tags to provide roles for structural text like headings and lists.

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (PDF): Supports

Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web software.

Authored Content (PDF): This criterion does not apply to non-web documents.

 

Revised Section 508 Report

Notes:

 

Chapter 3: Functional Performance Criteria (FPC)

Notes: This table documents instances of equivalent facilitation or instances of functions not addressed by technical requirements. Responses which cite technical requirements are informative only.

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

302.1 Without Vision

Software: Does Not Support

Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support

Software: Most functions of the product are not usable without vision. Examples include:

  • As noted in 1.1.1 Non-text Content, most non-text elements in the product do not have correct text alternatives for use by screen readers.
  • As noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, visual structure information is not conveyed programmatically or in text.
  • As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, certain features cannot be accessed with keyboard-only operation.

Authored Content (PDF): The product does not allow authors to create content which is functional for users without vision. Examples include:

  • As noted in 1.1.1 Non-text Content, non-text elements in the authored content lack text alternatives for use by screen readers.
  • As noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, elements lack labels and relationships that are programmatically available to match the visual presentation.
  • As noted in 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value, content is not tagged in an accessible manner.

302.2 With Limited Vision

Software: Partially Supports

Authored Content (PDF): Supports

Software: Most functions of the product are usable with limited vision. Exceptions include:

  • As noted in 1.1.1 Non-text Content, most non-text elements in the product do not have correct text alternatives for use by screen readers.
  • As noted in 1.4.4 Resize Text, the video player controls can become inaccessible at 200 percent zoom.
  • As noted in 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum), sufficient contrast is lacking on highlighted content.

Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content which is functional for users with limited vision.

302.3 Without Perception of Color

Software: Supports

Authored Content (PDF): Supports

Software: The product does not rely solely on color to communicate information.

Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content which is functional for users without perception of color.

302.4 Without Hearing

Software: Supports

Authored Content (PDF): Supports

Software: The product is functional for users without hearing.

Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not require the use of hearing.

302.5 With Limited Hearing

Software: Supports

Authored Content (PDF): Supports

Software: The product is functional for users with limited hearing.

Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not require the use of hearing.

302.6 Without Speech

Software: Supports

Authored Content (PDF): Supports

Software: The product does not require the use of speech.

Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content which is functional for users without speech.

302.7 With Limited Manipulation

Software: Partially Supports

Authored Content (PDF): Supports

Software: Users who have limited manipulation cannot rely on a keyboard alone to interact with user interfaces. While there are key combinations to perform certain functions in the product exceptions include:

  • As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, certain features cannot be accessed with keyboard-only operation.

Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content which is functional with limited manipulation or strength.

302.8 With Limited Reach and Strength

Software: Supports

Authored Content (PDF): Supports

Software: The product is functional with limited reach and strength.

Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content which is functional with limited reach and strength.

302.9 With Limited Language, Cognitive, and Learning Abilities

Software: Supports

Authored Content (PDF): Supports

Software: The product is functional for users with limited language, cognitive, and learning abilities. Users with cognitive disabilities have varying needs for features that allow them to adapt content and work with assistive technology or accessibility features of the platform. The product provides options to use icons, text, or a combination of both for controls including popups occasionally. The product also provides multiple options for configuring the layout or controls and panes.

Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content that is functional for users with limited language, cognitive, and learning abilities.

Chapter 4: Hardware

Notes: Not Applicable

 

Chapter 5: Software

Notes: 

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

501.1 Scope – Incorporation of WCAG 2.x AA

See WCAG 2.x section

See information in WCAG 2.x section.

502.2.1 User Control of Accessibility Features

Not Applicable

The product is not platform software.

502.2.2 No Disruption of Accessibility Features

Supports

The product does not disrupt platform accessibility features.

502.3.1 Object Information

Does Not Support

As noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships and 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value, most objects in the product do not expose name, role, or state information to assistive technology.

502.3.2 Modification of Object Information

Partially Supports

The product allows assistive technology to modify most states and properties of controls. Exceptions include:

  • Secondary tools that can only be found with a long mouse key press.

502.3.3 Row, Column, and Headers

Does Not Support

As noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, the product does not expose the row, column, and headers of table cells to assistive technology.

502.3.4 Values

Partially Supports

The product exposes the values of most input controls to assistive technology. Exceptions include:

  • Range inputs do not expose their current value programmatically.

502.3.5 Modification of Values

Supports

Values of controls and inputs in the product can be set by assistive technology.

502.3.6 Label Relationships

Does Not Support

The product exposes label relationships to assistive technology, except as noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships and 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value.

502.3.7 Hierarchical Relationships

Does Not Support

The product does not expose hierarchical relationships to assistive technology, as noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships and 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value.

502.3.8 Text

Supports

The product exposes text content to assistive technology.

502.3.9 Modification of Text

Supports

The product allows assistive technology to modify text content.

502.3.10 List of Actions

Does Not Support

Most controls in the product, such as buttons, checkboxes, and range elements, do not expose programmatic role information or actions which can be taken on objects to assistive technology.

502.3.11 Actions on Objects

Does Not Support

As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, the product does not allow assistive technology to perform most actions on objects.

502.3.12 Focus Cursor

Supports

Where components receive focus, the product exposes focus, text insertion point, and selection attributes to assistive technology.

502.3.13 Modification of Focus Cursor

Supports

The product allows assistive technology to move focus and modify selection attributes.

502.3.14 Event Notification

Does Not Support

The product does not notify assistive technology about most attribute changes in user interface elements. Examples include:

  • Assistive technology is not informed when a checkbox is checked or when range handles are moved.

502.4 Platform Accessibility Features

Not Applicable

The product is not platform software.

503.2 User Preferences

Does Not Support

The product does not adapt to the available platform settings for color, contrast, and font size, instead it provides its own settings for them.

503.3 Alternative User Interfaces

Not Applicable

The product does not provide an alternative user interface that functions as assistive technology.

503.4.1 Caption Controls

Supports

The product provides user controls for closed captions.

503.4.2 Audio Description Controls

Does Not Support

The product does not provide user controls for audio descriptions.

504.2 Content Creation or Editing

See WCAG 2.x section

See information in WCAG 2.x section.

504.2.1 Preservation of Information Provided for Accessibility in Format Conversion

Does Not Support

The product preserves information when saving Illustrator files, it preserves some metadata stored in images when saving them, but does not preserve information provided for accessibility when saving to PDF.

504.2.2 PDF Export

Does Not Support

The product exports PDF 1.7 files that do not conform to PDF/UA-1.

504.3 Prompts

Does Not Support

Authoring functions do not prompt authors to create content which conforms to WCAG 2.0 Levels A and AA.

504.4 Templates

Does Not Support

Templates in the product do not allow authors to create content which conforms to WCAG 2.0 Levels A and AA.

Chapter 6: Support Documentation and Services

Notes: Information regarding Support Documentation and Services is available in the Accessibility Conformance Report for the Adobe Help Center on the  Adobe Accessibility Compliance  website.

 

EN 301 549 Report

Notes: 

 

Chapter 4: Functional Performance Statements (FPS)

Notes:

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

4.2.1 Usage without vision

Software: Does Not Support

Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support

Software: Most functions of the product are not usable without vision. Examples include:

  • As noted in 1.1.1 Non-text Content, most non-text elements in the product do not have correct text alternatives for use by screen readers.
  • As noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, visual structure information is not conveyed programmatically or in text.
  • As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, certain features cannot be accessed with keyboard-only operation.

Authored Content (PDF): The product does not allow authors to create content which is functional for users without vision. Examples include:

  • As noted in 1.1.1 Non-text Content, non-text elements in the authored content lack text alternatives for use by screen readers.
  • As noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, elements lack labels and relationships that are programmatically available to match the visual presentation.
  • As noted in 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value, content is not tagged in an accessible manner.

4.2.2 Usage with limited vision

Software: Partially Supports

Authored Content (PDF): Supports

Software: Most functions of the product are usable with limited vision. Exceptions include:

  • As noted in 1.1.1 Non-text Content, most non-text elements in the product do not have correct text alternatives for use by screen readers.
  • As noted in 1.4.4 Resize Text, the video player controls can become inaccessible at 200 percent zoom.
  • As noted in 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum), sufficient contrast is lacking on highlighted content.

Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content which is functional for users with limited vision.

4.2.3 Usage without perception of colour

Software: Supports

Authored Content (PDF): Supports

Software: The product does not rely solely on color to communicate information.

Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content which is functional for users without perception of color.

4.2.4 Usage without hearing

Software: Supports

Authored Content (PDF): Supports

Software: The product is functional for users without hearing.

Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not require the use of hearing.

4.2.5 Usage with limited hearing

Software: Supports

Authored Content (PDF): Supports

Software: The product is functional for users with limited hearing.

Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not require the use of hearing.

4.2.6 Usage with no or limited vocal capability

Software: Supports

Authored Content (PDF): Supports

Software: The product does not require the use of speech.

Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content which is functional for users without speech.

4.2.7 Usage with limited manipulation or strength

Software: Does Not Support

Authored Content (PDF): Supports

Software: Users who have limited manipulation cannot rely on a keyboard alone to interact with user interfaces. While there are key combinations to perform certain functions in the product exceptions include:

  • As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, certain features cannot be accessed with keyboard-only operation.

Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content which is functional with limited manipulation or strength.

4.2.8 Usage with limited reach

Software: Supports

Authored Content (PDF): Supports

Software: The product is functional with limited reach.

Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content which is functional with limited reach.

4.2.9 Minimize photosensitive seizure triggers

Software: Supports

Authored Content (PDF): Supports

Software: The product does not contain flashing content.

Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content which does not flash, or flashes within an acceptable threshold, in order to minimize the potential for triggering photosensitive seizures.

4.2.10 Usage with limited cognition, language or learning

Software: Supports

Authored Content (PDF): Supports

Software: The product is functional for users with limited language, cognitive, and learning abilities. Users with cognitive disabilities have varying needs for features that allow them to adapt content and work with assistive technology or accessibility features of the platform. The product provides options to use icons, text, or a combination of both for controls including popups occasionally. The product also provides multiple options for configuring the layout or controls and panes.

Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content that is functional for users with limited language, cognitive, and learning abilities.

4.2.11 Privacy

Software: Supports

Authored Content (PDF): Supports

Software or Web: The product does not ask for or display legal, financial, or personal data.

Authored Content: Authored content does not ask for or display legal, financial, or personal data.

Chapter 5: Generic Requirements

Notes:

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

5.1.2.2 Assistive technology

See 5.1.3 through 5.1.6.

See information in 5.1.3 through 5.1.6.

5.1.3.1 Audio output of visual information

Not Applicable

The product does not have closed functionality.

5.1.3.2 Auditory output delivery including speech

Not Applicable

The product does not have closed functionality.

5.1.3.3 Auditory output correlation

Not Applicable

The product does not have closed functionality.

5.1.3.4 Speech output user control

Not Applicable

The product does not have closed functionality.

5.1.3.5 Speech output automatic interruption

Not Applicable

The product does not have closed functionality.

5.1.3.6 Speech output for non-text content

Not Applicable

The product does not have closed functionality.

5.1.3.7 Speech output for video information

Not Applicable

The product does not have closed functionality.

5.1.3.8 Masked entry

Not Applicable

The product does not have closed functionality.

5.1.3.9 Private access to personal data

Not Applicable

The product does not have closed functionality.

5.1.3.10 Non-interfering audio output

Not Applicable

The product does not have closed functionality.

5.1.3.11 Private listening volume

Not Applicable

The product does not have closed functionality.

5.1.3.12 Speaker volume

Not Applicable

The product does not have closed functionality.

5.1.3.13 Volume reset

Not Applicable

The product does not have closed functionality.

5.1.3.14 Spoken languages

Not Applicable

The product does not have closed functionality.

5.1.3.15 Non-visual error identification

Not Applicable

The product does not have closed functionality.

5.1.3.16 Receipts, tickets, and transactional outputs

Not Applicable

The product does not have closed functionality.

5.1.4 Functionality closed to text enlargement

Not Applicable

The product does not have closed functionality.

5.1.5 Visual output for auditory information

Not Applicable

The product does not have closed functionality.

5.1.6.1 Closed functionality

See 5.1.3.1 through 5.1.3.16

See information in 5.1.3.1 through 5.1.3.16

5.1.6.2 Input focus

Not Applicable

The product does not have functionality that is closed to keyboards.

5.2 Activation of accessibility features

Not Applicable

The product does not have specific documented accessibility features. The product instead relies upon platform accessibility features.

5.3 Biometrics

Not Applicable

The product does not rely on biological characteristics for user identification or for control of the product.

5.4 Preservation of accessibility information during conversion

Does Not Support

When converting content, the product does not preserve information for accessibility.

5.5.1 Means of operation

Not Applicable

The product has only non-mechanical operable parts, such as on-screen buttons, which do not require grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist to operate.

5.5.2 Operable parts discernibility

Does Not Support

The product has only non-mechanical operable parts, such as on-screen buttons. 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.

5.6.1 Tactile or auditory status

Not Applicable

This product does not have locking or toggle controls.

5.6.2 Visual status

Not Applicable

This product does not have locking or toggle controls.

5.7 Key repeat

Supports

This product relies on platform software to turn off or adjust key repeat.

5.8 Double-strike key acceptance

Supports

This product does not provide a keyboard or keypad.

5.9 Simultaneous user actions

Supports

The product relies on platform software features, such as Sticky Keys, to ensure simultaneous user actions are not required.

Chapter 6: ICT with Two-Way Voice Communication

Notes: Not Applicable

 

Chapter 7: ICT with Video Capabilities

Notes: 

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

7.1.1 Captioning playback

Supports

The product displays closed captions via button activation.

7.1.2 Captioning synchronization

Supports

When the product displays captions, synchronization is preserved between the captions and the corresponding audio.

7.1.3 Preservation of captioning

Not Applicable

The product does not transmit, convert, or record video with synchronized audio.

7.2.1 Audio description playback

Does Not Support 

The product does not provide a mechanism to select and play closed audio description.

7.2.2 Audio description synchronization

Not Applicable

The product does have a mechanism to play audio descriptions.

7.2.3 Preservation of audio description

Not Applicable

The product does not transmit, convert, or record video with synchronized audio.

7.3 User controls for captions and audio description

Does Not Support

The product provides user controls for captions, but not for audio descriptions.

Chapter 8: Hardware

Notes: Not Applicable

 

Chapter 9: Web (see WCAG 2.x section)

Notes:

 

Chapter 10: Non-web Documents

Notes: Not Applicable

 

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

10.2.1 through 10.4.1.3

See WCAG 2.x section

See information in WCAG 2.x section.

10.5 Caption positioning

Authored Content (PDF): Not Applicable

Authored Content (PDF): The authored content does not contain video.

10.6 Audio description timing

Authored Content (PDF): Not Applicable

Authored Content (PDF): The authored content does not contain video.

Chapter 11: Software

Notes: Not Applicable

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

11.1.1.1 through 11.4.1.3

Not Applicable

Not applicable to web.

11.5.2.1 Platform accessibility service support for software that provides a user interface

See 11.5.2.5 through 11.5.2.17

See information in 11.5.2.5 through 11.5.2.17.

11.5.2.2 Platform accessibility service support for assistive technology

See 11.5.2.5 through 11.5.2.17

See information in 11.5.2.5 through 11.5.2.17.

11.5.2.3 Use of accessibility services

See 11.5.2.5 through 11.5.2.17.

See information in 11.5.2.5 through 11.5.2.17.

11.5.2.4 Assistive technology

Not Applicable

The product is not assistive technology.

11.5.2.5 Object information

Does Not Support

As noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships and 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value, most objects in the product do not expose name, role, or state information to assistive technology.

11.5.2.6 Row, column, and headers

Does Not Support

As noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, the product does not expose the row, column, and headers of table cells to assistive technology.

11.5.2.7 Values

Partially Supports

The product exposes the values of most input controls to assistive technology. Exceptions include:

  • Range inputs do not expose their current value programmatically.

11.5.2.8 Label relationships

Does Not Support

The product exposes label relationships to assistive technology, except as noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships and 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value.

11.5.2.9 Parent-child relationships

Does Not Support

The product does not expose most hierarchical parent-child relationships to assistive technology.

11.5.2.10 Text

Supports

The product exposes text content to assistive technology.

11.5.2.11 List of available actions

Does Not Support

Most controls in the product, such as buttons, checkboxes, and range elements, do not expose programmatic role information or actions which can be taken on objects to assistive technology.

11.5.2.12 Execution of available actions

Does Not Support

As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, the product does not allow assistive technology to perform most actions on objects.

11.5.2.13 Tracking of focus and selection attributes

Supports

Where components receive focus, the product exposes focus, text insertion point, and selection attributes to assistive technology.

11.5.2.14 Modification of focus and selection attributes

Supports

The product allows assistive technology to move focus and modify selection attributes.

11.5.2.15 Change notification

Does Not Support

The product does not notify assistive technology about most attribute changes in user interface elements. Examples include:

  • Assistive technology is not informed when a checkbox is checked or when range handles are moved.

11.5.2.16 Modifications of states and properties

Partially Supports

The product allows assistive technology to modify most states and properties of controls. Exceptions include:

  • Secondary tools that can only be found with a long mouse key press.

11.5.2.17 Modifications of values and text

Supports

Values and text of controls and inputs in the product can be set by assistive technology.

11.6.1 User control of accessibility features

Not Applicable

The product is not platform software.

11.6.2 No disruption of accessibility features

Supports

The product does not disrupt platform accessibility features.

11.7 User preferences

Does Not Support

The product does not adapt to the available platform settings for color, contrast, and font size, instead it provides its own settings for them.

11.8.2 Accessible content creation

See WCAG 2.x section

The product does not enable authors to create content which conforms to WCAG 2.1 Levels A and AA. See details for individual criteria in the WCAG 2.x section.

11.8.3 Preservation of accessibility information in transformations

Partially Supports

The product preserves its accessibility information when saving Illustrator files, it preserves some metadata stored in images when saving them, but it does not preserve information provided for accessibility when saving to PDF.

11.8.4 Repair assistance

Not Applicable

The product does not have accessibility checking functionality.

11.8.5 Templates

Does Not Support

Templates in the product do not allow authors to create content which conforms to WCAG 2.1 Levels A and AA.

Chapter 12: Documentation and Support Services

Notes: Information regarding Support Documentation and Services is available in the Accessibility Conformance Report for the Adobe Help Center on the Adobe Accessibility Compliance website.

 

Chapter 13: ICT Providing Relay or Emergency Service Access

Notes: Not Applicable

 

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