Adobe Accessibility Conformance Report
VPAT® Version 2.3 (Revised) – April 2019
Product Information
- Name of Product/Version: InDesign 19.0.1
- Product Description: InDesign is a page design software and layout application that lets you create, preflight, and publish documents for print and digital media. It is an industry wide used application for creating layouts for Magazines, Brochures, Newspapers, Books, advertisements etc.
- Date: November 2023
- Contact information: access@adobe.com
- Notes: Tested using the most common user journeys: create layout from scratch and aggregate content from stakeholders; add to the existing layout from the template and aggregate the content; copy or bring in content from another source; create template of the created layout or design; publish online; export as various outputs and validate them.
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 InDesign involved extensive use of leading assistive technology such as screen readers, screen magnifiers, and speech recognition software, as well exclusive use of the keyboard. Native platform accessibility features were also used to assist with testing. These were supplemented with techniques such as manual inspection of Accessibility API output.
Applicable Standards/Guidelines
This report covers the degree of conformance for the following accessibility standard/guidelines:
Level AA: Yes
Level AAA: No
Level AA: Yes
Level AAA: No
Terms
The terms used in the Conformance Level information are defined as follows:
- Supports: The functionality of the product has at least one method that meets the criterion without known defects or meets with equivalent facilitation.
- Partially Supports: Some functionality of the product does not meet the criterion.
- Does Not Support: The majority of product functionality does not meet the criterion.
- Not Applicable: The criterion is not relevant to the product.
- Not Evaluated: The product has not been evaluated against the criterion. This can be used only in WCAG 2.0 Level AAA.
WCAG 2.x Report
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)
Software: Does Not Support
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Authored Content (ePub): Supports
Software: The product does not provide sufficient text alternatives for most images, such as the icon buttons used in the user interface.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can add alternative text to any non-text content.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can add alternative text to any non-text content.
Authored Content (ePub): Authors can add alternative text to any non-text content.
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)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Authored Content (ePub): Supports
Software: The product does not contain prerecorded audio-only or video-only media.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can provide text that sufficiently describes any prerecorded audio-only or video-only media within exported PDF files.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can provide text that sufficiently describes any prerecorded audio-only or video-only media within exported HTML files. The HTML can also be altered in the product to include other options.
Authored Content (ePub): Authors can provide text that sufficiently describes any prerecorded audio-only or video-only media within exported ePub files.
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
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Authored Content (ePub): Supports
Software: The product does not contain prerecorded synchronized media.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can provide open captions within synchronized media imported to the product.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can provide captions for all prerecorded audio in synchronized media within HTML files. The HTML can also be altered in the product to include other options.
Authored Content (ePub): Authors can provide open captions within synchronized media imported to the product.
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: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Authored Content (ePub): Supports
Software: The product does not contain prerecorded video content that would require audio description or a media alternative.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can embed audio descriptions into any synchronized media imported to the product.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can embed audio descriptions into any synchronized media imported to the product. The HTML can also be altered in the product to include other options.
Authored Content (ePub): Authors can embed audio descriptions into any synchronized media imported to the product.
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
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Authored Content (ePub): Supports
Software: The product does not contain live synchronized media.
Authored Content (PDF): PDF content output from the product will not contain any live synchronized media.
Authored Content (HTML): HTML content output from the product will not contain any live synchronized media.
Authored Content (ePub): ePub content output from the product will not contain any 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: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Authored Content (ePub): Supports
Software: The product does not contain prerecorded video content that would require audio description.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can provide audio description for video.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can provide audio description for video.
Authored Content (ePub): Authors can provide audio description for video.
Guideline 1.3 Adaptable:
Create content that can be presented in different ways (for example simpler layout) without losing information or structure.
1.3.1 Info and Relationships (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.1.3.1 (Web)
- 10.1.3.1 (Non-web document)
- 11.1.3.1.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.1.3.1.2 (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): Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Authored Content (ePub): Supports
Software: Most structure and relationship information are not provided programmatically, such as text input and button labels.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can provide appropriate element semantics, object information and textual equivalents for visual structure and relationships within PDF files.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can provide appropriate element semantics, object information and textual equivalents for visual structure and relationships within HTML files.
Authored Content (ePub): Authors can provide appropriate element semantics, object information and textual equivalents for visual structure and relationships within ePub files.
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: Does Not Support
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Authored Content (ePub): Supports
Software: Many components are not presented in a meaningful sequence due to being hidden from assistive technology.
Authored Content (PDF): The product allows authors to present content in a meaningful sequence within PDF files.
Authored Content (HTML): The product allows authors to present content in a meaningful sequence within HTML files.
Authored Content (ePub): The product allows authors to present content in a meaningful sequence within ePub files.
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
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Authored Content (ePub): Supports
Software: Instructions do not rely solely on sensory characteristics.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that instructions do not rely solely on sensory characteristics within PDF files.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that instructions do not rely solely on sensory characteristics within HTML files.
Authored Content (ePub): Authors can ensure that instructions do not rely solely on sensory characteristics within ePub files.
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
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Authored Content (ePub): Supports
Software: The product allows for screen orientation changes.
Authored Content (PDF): Authored PDF files are not locked to a single display orientation.
Authored Content (HTML): Authored HTML files are not locked to a single display orientation.
Authored Content (ePub): Authored ePub files are not locked 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
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Authored Content (ePub): Supports
Software: The product does not support identifying the expected meaning of form input data.
Authored Content (PDF): PDF files do not support identifying the expected meaning of form input data.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that HTML forms utilize Autocomplete correctly.
Authored Content (ePub): ePub files do not support identifying the expected meaning of form input data.
Guideline 1.4 Distinguishable:
Make it easier for users to see and hear content including separating foreground from background.
1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.1.4.1 (Web)
- 10.1.4.1 (Non-web document)
- 11.1.4.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.1.4.1 (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
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Authored Content (ePub): Supports
Software: Color is not used as the sole means of identifying information.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that color is not used as the sole means of identifying information within PDF files.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that color is not used as the sole means of identifying information within HTML files.
Authored Content (ePub): Authors can ensure that color is not used as the sole means of identifying information within ePub files.
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
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Authored Content (ePub): Supports
Software: The product does not contain audio that plays automatically.
Authored Content (PDF): Authored PDF content does not contain audio that plays automatically.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that audio content does not play automatically within HTML files.
Authored Content (ePub): Authored ePub 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
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Authored Content (ePub): Supports
Software: Most text meets minimum contrast requirements. Exceptions include:
Create and Close buttons on the New Document modal
Search instructions text on the Search panel
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can choose their own color schemes in order to meet this criterion within PDF files.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can choose their own color schemes in order to meet this criterion within HTML files.
Authored Content (ePub): Authors can choose their own color schemes in order to meet this criterion within ePub files.
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
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Authored Content (ePub): Supports
Software: The product does not resize the user interface text to match the text scaling applied by the operating system. However there is functionality to increase text size within the product itself supporting 110, 150, and 200 percent scaling.
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content can be resized up to 200% within PDF files.
Authored Content (HTML): Authored content can be resized up to 200% within HTML files.
Authored Content (ePub): Authored content can be resized up to 200% within ePub files.
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
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Authored Content (ePub): Supports
Software: The product uses text instead of images of text.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that content contains text instead of images of text within PDF files.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that content contains text instead of images of text within HTML files.
Authored Content (ePub): Authors can ensure that content contains text instead of images of text within ePub files.
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: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Authored Content (ePub): Supports
Software: The product is designed for a desktop environment that cannot show a viewport width of less than 800 pixels.
Authored Content (PDF): Do not by default include the ability to reflow content.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can add a liquid layout to allow exported content to reflow.
Authored Content (ePub): Authors can add a liquid layout to allow exported content to reflow.
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
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Authored Content (ePub): Supports
Software: Most components and meaningful graphics have a contrast ratio of at least 3:1 against adjacent colors. Exceptions include:
Blue keyboard focus indicator against grey background in the New Document modal and Search panel
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can choose their own color schemes in order to meet this criterion within PDF files.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can choose their own color schemes in order to meet this criterion within HTML files.
Authored Content (ePub): Authors can choose their own color schemes in order to meet this criterion within ePub files.
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
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Authored Content (ePub): Supports
Software: The product is not implemented using markup languages.
Authored Content (PDF): PDF files are not implemented using markup languages.
Authored Content (HTML): Text spacing within authored HTML files can be modified in order to meet the criterion.
Authored Content (ePub): Text spacing within authored ePub files can be modified in order to meet the criterion.
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
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Authored Content (ePub): Supports
Software: The product’s additional content that appears on hover or focus is controlled by the user agent.
Authored Content (PDF): The format of hoverable items cannot be defined by the author.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that any content that appears/disappears on hover/focus is dismissible, hoverable and persistent within HTML files.
Authored Content (ePub): The format of hoverable items cannot be defined by the author.
Guideline 2.1 Keyboard Accessible:
Make all functionality available from a keyboard.
2.1.1 Keyboard (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.1.1 (Web)
- 10.2.1.1 (Non-web document)
- 11.2.1.1.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.2.1.1.2 (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
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Authored Content (ePub): Supports
Software: Many interactive elements are not within the keyboard tab order and so cannot be focused by keyboard users. Furthermore, it is difficult to navigate from one panel to another in the user interface, even when using the available keyboard shortcuts.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that content is accessible using a keyboard alone within PDF files.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that content is accessible using a keyboard alone within HTML files.
Authored Content (ePub): Authors can ensure that content is accessible using a keyboard alone within ePub files.
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
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Authored Content (ePub): Supports
Software: The product does not include keyboard traps.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that content does not contain keyboard traps within PDF files.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that content does not contain keyboard traps within HTML files.
Authored Content (ePub): Authors can ensure that content does not contain keyboard traps within ePub files.
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: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Authored Content (ePub): Supports
Software: While keyboard shortcuts have been implemented using only letter characters, there is the facility to either turn off or remap each individual shortcut.
Authored Content (PDF): Authored PDF files do not contain custom keyboard shortcuts.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can choose whether to include additional non-standard keyboard shortcuts.
Authored Content (ePub): Authored ePub files do not contain custom keyboard shortcuts.
Guideline 2.2 Enough Time:
Provide users enough time to read and use content.
2.2.1 Timing Adjustable (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.2.1 (Web)
- 10.2.2.1 (Non-web document)
- 11.2.2.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.2.2.1 (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
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Authored Content (ePub): Supports
Software: The product does not include time limits.
Authored Content (PDF): Authored PDF files do not include time limits.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can choose whether to include time limits within HTML files.
Authored Content (ePub): Authored ePub files do 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
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Authored Content (ePub): Supports
Software: The product does not include elements which move, blink, scroll, or auto-update that start automatically or last longer than 5 seconds.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that any content within PDF files meets this criterion.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that any content within HTML files meets this criterion.
Authored Content (ePub
Guideline 2.3 Seizures:
Do not design content in a way that is known to cause seizures.
2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.3.1 (Web)
- 10.2.3.1 (Non-web document)
- 11.2.3.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.2.3.1 (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
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Authored Content (ePub): Supports
Software: The product does not contain any content that flashes more than three times in any one second.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that content does not flash within PDF files.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that content does not flash within HTML files.
Authored Content (ePub): Authors can ensure that content does not flash within ePub files.
Guideline 2.4 Navigable:
Provide ways to help users navigate, find content, and determine where they are.
2.4.1 Bypass Blocks (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.4.1 (Web)
- 10.2.4.1 (Non-web document) – Does not apply
- 11.2.4.1 (Open Functionality Software) – Does not apply
- 11.2.4.1 (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
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Authored Content (ePub): Supports
Software: The product does not contain repeated blocks that would require a skip mechanism.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that content either does not contain repeated blocks or a skip mechanism is provided within PDF files.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that content either does not contain repeated blocks or a skip mechanism is provided within HTML files.
Authored Content (ePub): Authors can ensure that content either does not contain repeated blocks or a skip mechanism is provided within ePub files.
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): Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Authored Content (ePub): Supports
Software: Modals and other panels within the product have appropriately named titles that describe the topic or function.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that a title is set for each authored PDF file.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that a title is set for each HTML page.
Authored Content (ePub): Authors can ensure that a title is set for each ePub file.
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):
Authored Content (HTML):
Authored Content (ePub):
Software: Components receive focus in a meaningful order.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that focusable content receives focus in a meaningful way within PDF files.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that focusable content receives focus in a meaningful way within HTML files.
Authored Content (ePub): Authors can ensure that focusable content receives focus in a meaningful way within ePub files.
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):
Authored Content (HTML):
Authored Content (ePub):
Software: The product does not contain links.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can set the link text as well as the programmatically determined link context within PDF files.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can set the link text as well as the programmatically determined link context within HTML files.
Authored Content (ePub): Authors can set the link text as well as the programmatically determined link context within ePub files.
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
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Authored Content (ePub): Supports
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web software.
Authored Content (PDF): The author can add bookmarks to the file to be used in the exported PDF.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that multiple ways are provided to reach a page within HTML files.
Authored Content (ePub): The author can add bookmarks to the file to be used in the exported ePub.
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
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Authored Content (ePub): Supports
Software: Headings and labels are descriptive.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that headings and labels used within PDF files are descriptive.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that headings and labels used within HTML files are descriptive.
Authored Content (ePub): Authors can ensure that headings and labels used within ePub files 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)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Authored Content (ePub): Supports
Software: The keyboard focus indicator is visible on all interactive components.
Authored Content (PDF): PDF files have default keyboard focus indicators on all interactive components.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that native focusable elements are used within HTML files which will use the default keyboard focus indicator.
Authored Content (ePub): Authors can ensure that native focusable elements are used within ePub files which will use the default keyboard focus indicator.
Guideline 2.5 Input Modalities:
Make it easier for users to operate functionality through various inputs beyond keyboard.
2.5.1 Pointer Gestures (Level A 2.1 only)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.5.1 (Web)
- 10.2.5.1 (Non-web document)
- 11.2.5.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.2.5.1 (Closed Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
Software: Partially Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Authored Content (ePub): Supports
Software: Elements in the product can be used with required pointer gestures. However, the canvas requires specific pointer actions for adding, moving and editing content.
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain multi-point or path-based gestures within PDF files.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can choose whether to include multi-point or path-based gestures within HTML files.
Authored Content (ePub): Authored content does not contain multi-point or path-based gestures within ePub files.
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: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Authored Content (ePub): Supports
Software: The product contains only functionality that can be activated on the up-event of a single pointer, with the exception of actions that are required to operate the user agent (e.g. native Windows menus).
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that native elements are used within PDF files, which meet the criterion of this checkpoint.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that native elements are used within HTML files, which meet the criterion of this checkpoint.
Authored Content (ePub): Authors can ensure that native elements are used within ePub files, which meet the criterion of this checkpoint.
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: Partially Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Authored Content (ePub): Supports
Software: The product includes the visible label of user interface controls within the accessible name, except in cases where there is no programmatic association, such as:
Text input fields
Stepper input fields
Combo box input fields
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that the accessible name for each component within PDF files includes the visible label.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that the accessible name for each component within HTML files includes the visible label.
Authored Content (ePub): Authors can ensure that the accessible name for each component within ePub files includes the visible label.
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
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Authored Content (ePub): Supports
Software: The product does not contain functionality that can be operated by device motion or user motion.
Authored Content (PDF): Authored PDF files do not contain motion actuation functionality.
Authored Content (HTML): Authored HTML files do not contain motion actuation functionality.
Authored Content (ePub): Authored ePub files do not contain motion actuation functionality.
Guideline 3.1 Readable:
Make text content readable and understandable.
3.1.1 Language of Page (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.3.1.1 (Web)
- 10.3.1.1 (Non-web document)
- 11.3.1.1.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.3.1.1.2 (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): Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Authored Content (ePub): Supports
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 language of authored content in PDF files can be programmatically determined, and is set by the author.
Authored Content (HTML): The language of authored content in HTML files can be programmatically determined, and is set by the current language used in the authoring software.
Authored Content (ePub): The language of authored content in ePub files can be programmatically determined, and is set by the current language used in the authoring software.
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: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Authored Content
Software: Content is only presented in one language at a time.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that individual text containers within PDF files have a programmatically determinable language.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that individual text containers within HTML files have a programmatically determinable language.
Authored Content (ePub): Authors can ensure that individual text containers within ePub files have a programmatically determinable language.
Guideline 3.2 Predictable:
Make Web pages appear and operate in predictable ways.
3.2.1 On Focus (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.3.2.1 (Web)
- 10.3.2.1 (Non-web document)
- 11.3.2.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.3.2.1 (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
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Authored Content (ePub): Supports
Software: Components do not initiate a change of context when focused.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that focusable components do not cause a change of context within PDF files.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that focusable components do not cause a change of context within HTML files.
Authored Content (ePub): Authors can ensure that focusable components do not cause a change of context within ePub files.
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
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Authored Content (ePub): Supports
Software: Changes of context do not occur automatically on user input.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that user input does not cause a change of context within PDF files.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that user input does not cause a change of context within HTML files.
Authored Content (ePub): Authors can ensure that user input does not cause a change of context within ePub files.
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
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Authored Content (ePub): Supports
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web software.
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content within PDF files does not contain a navigational mechanism that is repeated on multiple pages.
Authored Content (HTML): Authored content within HTML files does not contain a navigational mechanism that is repeated on multiple pages.
Authored Content (ePub): Authored content within ePub files does not contain a navigational mechanism that is repeated on multiple pages.
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
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Authored Content (ePub): Supports
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web software.
Authored Content (PDF): This criterion does not apply to non-web documents.
Authored Content (HTML): This criterion does not apply to non-web documents.
Authored Content (ePub): This criterion does not apply to non-web documents.
Guideline 3.3 Input Assistance:
Help users avoid and correct mistakes.
3.3.1 Error Identification (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.3.3.1 (Web)
- 10.3.3.1 (Non-web document)
- 11.3.3.1.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.3.3.1.2 (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: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Authored Content (ePub): Supports
Software: The product does not detect input errors.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that errors are made known to the user and identified in text within PDF files.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that errors are made known to the user and identified in text within HTML files.
Authored Content (ePub): Authors can ensure that errors are made known to the user and identified in text within ePub files.
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
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Authored Content (ePub): Supports
Software: Visual labels are provided for input fields, however many elements do not have a programmatic association between the visible label and the input field and so are not conveyed to assistive technology, such as:
Text input fields
Stepper input fields
Combo box input fields
Groups of controls and their group label
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that labels and instructions are provided within PDF files.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that labels and instructions are provided within HTML files.
Authored Content (ePub): Authors can ensure that labels and instructions are provided within ePub files.
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
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Authored Content (ePub): Supports
Software: The product does not detect input errors that are displayed to users.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that error suggestions are provided to the user within PDF files.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that error suggestions are provided to the user within HTML files.
Authored Content (ePub): Authors can ensure that error suggestions are provided to the user within ePub files.
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
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Authored Content (ePub): Supports
Software: The product does not process legal commitments or financial transactions. Changes to user-controllable data are reversible or can be confirmed before finalizing.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that authored content meets this criterion within PDF files.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that authored content meets this criterion within HTML files.
Authored Content (ePub): Authors can ensure that authored content meets this criterion within ePub files.
Guideline 4.1 Compatible:
Maximize compatibility with current and future user agents, including assistive technologies.
4.1.1 Parsing (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.4.1.1 (Web)
- 10.4.1.1 (Non-web document)
- 11.4.1.1.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.4.1.1.2 (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): Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Authored Content (ePub): Supports
Software: The product is not implemented using markup languages.
Authored Content (PDF): Authored PDF content is not implemented using markup languages.
Authored Content (HTML): Authored HTML content contains elements that have complete start and end tags; are nested according to their specifications; do not contain duplicate attributes, and use IDs that are unique.
Authored Content (ePub): Authored ePub content contains elements that have complete start and end tags; are nested according to their specifications; do not contain duplicate attributes, and use IDs that are unique.
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)
- 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
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Authored Content (ePub): Supports
Software: Most user interface components do not convey their name, role or value to assistive technology, such as:
Combo boxes convey all possible values instead of the selected value
Checkboxes don’t convey their label, role or state
Radio buttons don’t convey their label, role or state
Disclosure controls don’t convey their role or state
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that all names, roles and values are programmatically determinable within PDF files.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that all names, roles and values are programmatically determinable within HTML files.
Authored Content (ePub): Authors can ensure that all names, roles and values are programmatically determinable within ePub files.
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
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Authored Content (ePub): Supports
Software: The product is not implemented using markup languages.
Authored Content (PDF): PDF files are not implemented using markup languages.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that any status messages are programmatically determinable within HTML files.
Authored Content (ePub): Authors can ensure that any status messages are programmatically determinable within ePub files.
Revised Section 508 Report
Notes:
Chapter 3: Functional Performance Criteria (FPC)
Notes:
Software: Does Not Support
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Authored Content (ePub): Supports
Software: Most functionality within the product is inaccessible to users without vision, as shown in 1.1.1 Non-text content, 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, 2.1.1 Keyboard, and 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that users without vision are able to view and interact with PDF files.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that users without vision are able to view and interact with HTML files.
Authored Content (ePub): Authors can ensure that users without vision are able to view and interact with ePub files.
Software: Partially Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Authored Content (ePub): Supports
Software: Most of the product can be used by users with low vision. Exceptions are listed in 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum), 1.4.4 Resize Text, and 1.4.11 Non-text Contrast.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that users with limited vision are able to view and interact with PDF files.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that users with limited vision are able to view and interact with HTML files.
Authored Content (ePub): Authors can ensure that users with limited vision are able to view and interact with ePub files.
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Authored Content (ePub): Supports
Software: The product uses color to supplement meaning within the main user interface. When color selection is important to functionality, options to view alternatives, such as hex values, are available to help users differentiate colors.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that users who cannot perceive color are able to view and interact with PDF files.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that users who cannot perceive color are able to view and interact with HTML files.
Authored Content (ePub): Authors can ensure that users who cannot perceive color are able to view and interact with ePub files.
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Authored Content (ePub): Supports
Software: No functionality within the product requires hearing
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that PDF files can be perceived by users without hearing, such as by adding captions.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that HTML files can be perceived by users without hearing, such as by adding captions.
Authored Content (ePub): Authors can ensure that ePub files can be perceived by users without hearing, such as by adding captions.
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Authored Content (ePub): Supports
Software: No functionality within the product requires hearing
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that PDF files can be perceived by users without hearing, such as by adding captions.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that HTML files can be perceived by users without hearing, such as by adding captions.
Authored Content (ePub): Authors can ensure that ePub files can be perceived by users without hearing, such as by adding captions.
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Authored Content (ePub): Supports
Software: The product does not require user speech.
Authored Content (PDF): Speech is not required to interact with PDFs.
Authored Content (HTML): Speech is not required to interact with HTML files.
Authored Content (ePub): Speech is not required to interact with ePubs.
Software: Does Not Support
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Authored Content (ePub): Supports
Software: Most users with limited manipulation would have difficulty navigating through the user interface, as described in 2.1.1 Keyboard.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that users with limited manipulation are able to view and interact with PDF files.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that users with limited manipulation are able to view and interact with HTML files.
Authored Content (ePub): Authors can ensure that users with limited manipulation are able to view and interact with ePub files.
Software: Does Not Support
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Authored Content (ePub): Supports
Software: Most users with limited reach and strength would have difficulty navigating through the user interface, as described in 2.1.1 Keyboard.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that users with limited reach and strength are able to view and interact with PDF files.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that users with limited reach and strength are able to view and interact with HTML files.
Authored Content (ePub): Authors can ensure that users with limited reach and strength are able to view and interact with ePub files.
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Authored Content (ePub): Supports
Software: The product provides features for simpler, easier use by individuals with limited cognitive, language, and learning abilities. The product provides icons and supplements these with text.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that PDF files contain easy to understand language and that icons are explained in text.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that HTML files contain easy to understand language and that icons are explained in text.
Authored Content (ePub): Authors can ensure that ePub files contain easy to understand language and that icons are explained in text.
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:
Software: Does Not Support
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Authored Content (ePub): Supports
Software: Most functionality within the product is inaccessible to users without vision, as shown in 1.1.1 Non-text content, 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, 2.1.1 Keyboard, and 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that users without vision are able to view and interact with PDF files.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that users without vision are able to view and interact with HTML files.
Authored Content (ePub): Authors can ensure that users without vision are able to view and interact with ePub files.
Software: Partially Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Authored Content (ePub): Supports
Software: Most of the product can be used by users with low vision. Exceptions are listed in 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum), 1.4.4 Resize Text, and 1.4.11 Non-text Contrast.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that users with limited vision are able to view and interact with PDF files.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that users with limited vision are able to view and interact with HTML files.
Authored Content (ePub): Authors can ensure that users with limited vision are able to view and interact with ePub files.
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Authored Content (ePub): Supports
Software: The product uses color to supplement meaning within the main user interface. When color selection is important to functionality, options to view alternatives, such as hex values, are available to help users differentiate colors.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that users who cannot perceive color are able to view and interact with PDF files.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that users who cannot perceive color are able to view and interact with HTML files.
Authored Content (ePub): Authors can ensure that users who cannot perceive color are able to view and interact with ePub files.
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Authored Content (ePub): Supports
Software: No functionality within the product requires hearing
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that PDF files can be perceived by users without hearing, such as by adding captions.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that HTML files can be perceived by users without hearing, such as by adding captions.
Authored Content (ePub): Authors can ensure that ePub files can be perceived by users without hearing, such as by adding captions.
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Authored Content (ePub): Supports
Software: No functionality within the product requires hearing
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that PDF files can be perceived by users without hearing, such as by adding captions.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that HTML files can be perceived by users without hearing, such as by adding captions.
Authored Content (ePub): Authors can ensure that ePub files can be perceived by users without hearing, such as by adding captions.
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Authored Content (ePub): Supports
Software: The product does not require user speech.
Authored Content (PDF): Speech is not required to interact with PDFs.
Authored Content (HTML): Speech is not required to interact with HTML files.
Authored Content (ePub): Speech is not required to interact with ePubs.
Software: Does Not Support
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Authored Content (ePub): Supports
Software: Most users with limited manipulation or strength would have difficulty navigating through the user interface, as described in 2.1.1 Keyboard.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that users with limited manipulation or strength are able to view and interact with PDF files.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that users with limited manipulation or strength are able to view and interact with HTML files.
Authored Content (ePub): Authors can ensure that users with limited manipulation or strength are able to view and interact with ePub files.
Software: Does Not Support
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Authored Content (ePub): Supports
Software: Most users with limited reach would have difficulty navigating through the user interface, as described in 2.1.1 Keyboard.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that users with limited reach are able to view and interact with PDF files.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that users with limited reach are able to view and interact with HTML files.
Authored Content (ePub): Authors can ensure that users with limited reach are able to view and interact with ePub files.
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Authored Content (ePub): Supports
Software: The product, as noted in 2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold, does not contain flashing content.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that content does not flash within PDF files.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that content does not flash within HTML files.
Authored Content (ePub): Authors can ensure that content does not flash within ePub files.
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Authored Content (ePub): Supports
Software: The product provides features for simpler, easier use by individuals with limited cognitive, language, and learning abilities. The product provides icons and supplements these with text.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that PDF files contain easy to understand language and that icons are explained in text.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that HTML files contain easy to understand language and that icons are explained in text.
Authored Content (ePub): Authors can ensure that ePub files contain easy to understand language and that icons are explained in text.
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Authored Content (HTML): Supports
Authored Content (ePub): Supports
Software: The product does not require legal, financial or personal data.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that PDF files contain assistance if legal, financial or personal data are required.
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that HTML files contain assistance if legal, financial or personal data are required.
Authored Content (ePub): Authors can ensure that ePub files contain assistance if legal, financial or personal data are required.
Chapter 5: Generic Requirements
Notes:
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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