Adobe Accessibility Conformance Report

VPAT® Version 2.3 (Revised) – April 2019

Product Information

Name of Product/Version: Lightroom Classic - MacOS
Product Description: The desktop-focused app for editing and organizing your photos.
Date: December 2019
Contact information: access@adobe.com
Notes: The information contained in this report applies to the product itself. Information about product help and support documentation is located at: http://www.adobe.com/accessibility/compliance.html.

Evaluation Methods Used: Testing Adobe Lightroom Classic 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, - V2.1.2 (2018-08) 

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 (HTML): Partially Supports

Software: Most non-text controls in the product are identified by text that appears on mouse hover. However, this text is not announced by screen readers.

Authored Content (HTML): The Classic template uses the value of the image metadata Title field as alt text on detail pages but does not provide appropriate alt text on the index page. Most templates in the product do not allow authors to provide sufficient text alternatives for images.

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 (HTML): Supports

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

Authored Content (HTML): Authored Content (HTML): The Classic template uses the value of the image metadata Title field as alt text on detail pages but does not provide appropriate alt text on the index page. Most templates in the product do not allow authors to provide sufficient text alternatives for images.

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 (HTML): Supports

Software: The product does not contain prerecorded synchronized media.

Authored Content (HTML): 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: Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Software: The product does not contain prerecorded synchronized media.

Authored Content (HTML): Authored content does not contain prerecorded synchronized media.

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 (HTML): Supports

Software: The product does not contain live synchronized media.

Authored Content (HTML): 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: Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Software: The product does not provide prerecorded media that requires audio description.

Authored Content (HTML): Authored content does not contain 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: Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Partially Supports

Software: Structure and relationship information is provided.

Authored Content (HTML): Authors can provide appropriate semantics for most visual structure and relationship information. Exceptions include:

  • There are implicit headings in most templates.
  • In the Classic template, there is a heading level that does not match its visual importance. 

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 (HTML): Supports

Software: Where the content of the product is exposed to assistive technology, the content is presented in a meaningful sequence. Examples include:

  • A meaningful sequence can be determined within the main menu.

Authored Content (HTML): The product allows 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 (HTML): Supports

Software: Instructions do not rely solely on sensory characteristics.

Authored Content (HTML): 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 (HTML): Supports

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

Authored Content (HTML): Authored content does not restrict its view and operation to a single display orientation.

1.3.5 Identify Input Purpose (Level AA 2.1 only)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.1.3.5 (Web)
  • 10.1.3.5 (Non-web document)
  • 11.1.3.5 (Open Functionality Software)
  • 11.1.3.5 (Closed Software)
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

Software: Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

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

Authored Content (HTML): Authored content does not contain user input controls which would require 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: Partially Supports 

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Software: Most functions of the product do not convey information through color alone. Exceptions include:

  • Currently selected module in module picker.
  • Map pins.

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

1.4.2 Audio Control (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.1.4.2 (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 (HTML): Supports

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

Authored Content (HTML): 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 (HTML): Supports

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

  • Gray text used for some labels and unselected options.
  • Red text used for errors or warnings.
  • Orange text used for notifications.

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

1.4.4 Resize text (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.1.4.4 (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: Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Software: The product provides a text resizing function and allows operating system display scaling to resize text up to 200 percent without loss of content or functionality.

Authored Content (HTML): Using browser zoom, text in authored content can be resized up to 200 percent without loss of content or functionality.

1.4.5 Images of Text (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.1.4.5 (Web)
  • 10.1.4.5 (Non-web document)
  • 11.1.4.5.1 (Open Functionality Software)
  • 11.1.4.5.2 (Closed Software)
  • 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 (HTML): Supports

Software: The product uses text instead of images of text.

Authored Content (HTML): 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 (HTML): Supports

Software: When text is increased to the maximum size allowed by the combination of platform and application settings, no loss of content or functionality occurs, and scrolling in two directions is not required. However, the product viewport cannot be reduced to 320 CSS pixels, and text size cannot be increased to 400% at a viewport width of 1280 CSS pixels.

Authored Content (HTML): At the required width of 320 CSS pixels, authored content is presented without loss of information or functionality, and without requiring scrolling in two dimensions.

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 (HTML): Supports

Software: Some active user interface controls do not meet minimum contrast requirements. Examples include:

  • Some icon buttons.
  • Checkboxes.

Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion by using the Classic template and selecting colors with adequate contrast

1.4.12 Text Spacing (Level AA 2.1 only)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.1.4.12 (Web)
  • 10.1.4.12 (Non-web document)
  • 11.1.4.12 (Open Functionality Software)
  • 11.1.4.12 (Closed Software)
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

Software: Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Software: The product is not implemented using markup languages.

Authored Content (HTML): Authored content supports the required text style properties without loss of content or functionality.

1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus (Level AA 2.1 only)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.1.4.13 (Web)
  • 10.1.4.13 (Non-web document)
  • 11.1.4.13 (Open Functionality Software)
  • 11.1.4.13 (Closed Software)
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

Software: Does Not Support

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Software: In most product functions, content that becomes visible on hover is hidden in a manner which does not meet this criterion. Examples include:

  • Contextual help popovers and plain text tooltips that cannot be moved over with a pointer.

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

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 (HTML): Supports

Software: Most content within the product cannot be operated through a keyboard interface. Although the main menu provides access to some functionality and keyboard shortcuts are available for some actions, many actions cannot be performed with a keyboard alone and most controls do not receive keyboard focus. Examples include:

  • Folders and files in the Source panel cannot be navigated or activated with a keyboard.
  • The Book Preferences dialog cannot be dismissed with keyboard.
  • Slider editing controls can be used with a keyboard only after clicking or hovering with a mouse.

Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion by using the Classic template. However, most authored content produced with other templates cannot be operated with a keyboard.

2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.1.2 (Web)
  • 10.2.1.2 (Non-web document)
  • 11.2.1.2 (Open Functionality Software)
  • 11.2.1.2 (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: Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Software: Most content that receives keyboard focus within the product does not contain a keyboard trap. Exceptions include:

  • The Book Preferences dialog cannot be dismissed with a keyboard, and the user is unable to perform other keyboard actions.

Authored Content (HTML): Authored content does not include keyboard traps.

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 (HTML): Supports

Software: The product provides unmodified character key shortcuts, but the shortcuts can be remapped using platform tools.

Authored Content (HTML): 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 (HTML): Supports

Software: The product does not include time limits.

Authored Content (HTML): 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 (HTML): Supports

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

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

Guideline 2.3 Seizures:

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

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 (HTML): Supports

Software: The product does not contain flashing content.

Authored Content (HTML): 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 (HTML): Supports

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

Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure content meets this criterion by using the Classic template. However, most templates in the product do not allow authors to create content which meets this criterion.

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: Does Not Support

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Software: The main product window has a visible title which changes as modules change, but this title is not announced correctly by assistive technology.

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

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 (HTML): Supports

Software: Where components receive focus, focus is received in a meaningful order.

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

2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.4.4 (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 (HTML): Does Not Support

Software: The purpose of link text in the product can be determined in context.

Authored Content (HTML): Authors cannot provide the purpose of most links through link text alone or through programmatic context. Examples include:

  • Content generated with the Classic template contains multiple links with identical textual content but different destinations.

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 (HTML): Supports

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

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

 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 (HTML): Supports

Software: Headings and labels are descriptive.

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

2.4.7 Focus Visible (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.4.7 (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 (HTML): Supports

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

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

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 (HTML): Supports

Software: The product does not rely on multipoint or path-based gestures.

Authored Content (HTML): 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 (HTML): Supports

Software: Some product functions that use a single pointer are completed before the user releases the pointer. Examples include:

  • Elements in the Module selector.
  • Buttons to activate color picker popovers.
  • Buttons in Attributes filters.

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

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 (HTML): Does Not Support

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

  • Icon buttons.

Authored Content (HTML): For most authored content, accessible names of controls do not contain the text of their visible labels. Examples include:

  • Visible numbers for linked gallery items in the Classic template are not represented in the accessible names of the links.
  • Most controls in templates, other than Classic, do not contain the text of their visible labels.

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 (HTML): Supports

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

Authored Content (HTML): 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 (HTML): Does Not Support

Software: The product responds to operating system settings for language.

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

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 (HTML): Does Not Support

Software: Content is only presented in one language at a time.

Authored Content (HTML): Authors cannot set the language for individual phrases within the 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 (HTML): Supports

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

Authored Content (HTML): Authored content does not include components that initiate a change of context when focused.

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 (HTML): Supports

Software: Changes of context that occur on user input are clearly indicated to the user before invoking them.

Authored Content (HTML): Authored content does not include user interface components with settings that can be changed.

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 (HTML): Supports

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

Authored Content (HTML): Navigational mechanisms are repeated in the same relative order in a set of 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 (HTML): Supports

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

Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that components with the same functionality are identified consistently in a set of pages.

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: Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Software: Where input errors are automatically detected, such as invalid values in text inputs for slider controls, items in error are identified and error messages are provided as text.

Authored Content (HTML): 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: Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Software: Labels are provided for input fields.

Authored Content (HTML): Authored content does not contain user input controls that would require labels or instructions.

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 (HTML): Supports

Software: Where input errors are automatically detected, such as invalid values in text inputs for slider controls, the value is corrected to the closest suggested value and the user is informed.

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

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 (HTML): 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 (HTML): Authored content does not contain user input controls which would require error identification or prevention.

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 (HTML): Supports

Software: The product is not implemented using markup languages.

Authored Content (HTML): Elements have complete start and end tags, elements are nested according to their specifications, elements do not contain duplicate attributes, and any IDs 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) – 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: Does Not Support

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Software: User interface components in most product functions do not provide programmatic name, role, or state information. Examples include:

  • Icon buttons with rollover textual labels lack programmatically associated text.
  • Editable text inputs, such as metadata fields, lack programmatic labels.
  • Photos and buttons in Filmstrip lack programmatic names.
  • The selected state of images is not conveyed programmatically.
  • Modules in Module picker and photos in Filmstrip have a role of “unknown”.

Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion by using the Classic template. However, content generated with other templates does not provide name, role, value, or state information.

4.1.3 Status Messages (Level AA 2.1 only)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.4.1.3 (Web)
  • 10.4.1.3 (Non-web document) – Does not apply
  • 11.4.1.3 (Open Functionality Software) – Does not apply
  • 11.4.1.3 (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 (HTML): Supports

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

Authored Content (HTML): Authored content does not include status messages.

 

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 (HTML): Partially Supports

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 controls provide no textual alternative for use by screen readers.
  • As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, most actions cannot be performed using the keyboard alone.
  • As noted in 2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap, some dialogs cause a keyboard trap.
  • As noted in 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value, most controls do not provide useful name and role value.
  • As noted in 503.4.2 Audio Description Controls, the product does not provide user controls for audio descriptions.

Authored Content (HTML): One of four templates in the product allow users to create content that is partially usable without vision. Examples include:

  • As noted in 1.1.1 Non-text Content, only the Classic template allows authors to provide text alternatives for detail images.
  • As noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, most templates do not use explicit headings, and the Classic template has headings that do not match their visual level of importance.
  • As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, only content generated using the Classic template can be operated with a keyboard.
  • As noted in 2.4.1 Bypass Blocks, only content generated using the Classic template provides bypass blocks.
  • As noted in 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context), the purpose of many links in authored content cannot be determined within context.
  • As noted in 3.1.1 Language of page and 3.1.2 Language of parts, authored content does not provide programmatic indication of language of the page or of parts.

302.2 With Limited Vision

Software: Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Partially Supports

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

  • As noted in 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum), most elements in the product provide sufficient color contrast, but some elements, such as labels, do not meet the minimum requirement.

Authored Content (HTML): One of four templates in the product allow users to create content that is partially usable with limited vision. Examples include:

  • As noted in 1.1.1 Non-text Content, only the Classic template allows authors to provide text alternatives for detail images.

302.3 Without Perception of Color

Software: Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Software: Most functions of the product are usable without perception of color. Exceptions include:

  • As noted in 1.4.1 Use of Color, color alone is occasionally used to communicate some information.

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

302.4 Without Hearing

Software: Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Software: Most functions of the product are usable without hearing. Exceptions include:

  • As noted in 503.4.1 Caption Controls, the product does not provide user controls for captions.

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

302.5 With Limited Hearing

Software: Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

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

  • As noted in 503.4.1 Caption Controls, the product does not provide user controls for captions.

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

302.6 Without Speech

Software: Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

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

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

302.7 With Limited Manipulation

Software: Does Not Support

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Software: Most functions of the product are not usable with limited manipulation. Examples include:

  • As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, although the main menu and keyboard shortcuts provide access to some content and functionality, most actions cannot be performed using the keyboard alone.
  • As noted in 2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap, some dialogs cause a keyboard trap.

Authored Content (HTML): Authors can create content which is usable with limited manipulation by using the Classic template. However, most templates in the product do not allow authors to create content which meets this criterion. Examples include:

  • As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, only content generated using the Classic template can be operated with a keyboard.
  • As noted in 2.4.1 Bypass Blocks, only content generated using the Classic template provides bypass blocks.

302.8 With Limited Reach and Strength

Software: Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

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

Authored Content (HTML): 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 (HTML): Supports

Software: Most functions of the product are usable 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 descriptive labels and contextual help. Exceptions include:

  • As noted in 2.4.2 Page Titled, the visible page title is not announced correctly by assistive technology.

Authored Content (HTML): Authors can create content which 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 2.0 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

Most objects in the product do not expose accurate name, role, state, boundary, or description information to assistive technology.

502.3.2 Modification of Object Information

Partially Supports 

States and properties of controls and inputs in the product can be set by assistive technology, for those controls that can receive focus.

502.3.3 Row, Column, and Headers

Not Applicable

The product does not use data tables.

502.3.4 Values

Partially Supports

Most controls that can receive focus expose their values to assistive technology.

502.3.5 Modification of Values

Partially Supports

Values of controls and inputs in the product can be set by assistive technology, for those controls that can receive focus.

502.3.6 Label Relationships

Does Not Support

The product does not expose most label relationships to assistive technology.

502.3.7 Hierarchical Relationships

Does Not Support

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

502.3.8 Text

Supports

The product exposes text content and text values to assistive technology.

502.3.9 Modification of Text

Partially Supports

Text of controls and inputs in the product can be set by assistive technology, for those controls that can receive focus.

502.3.10 List of Actions

Does Not Support

Most controls in the product do not expose programmatic role information and actions which can be taken on objects to assistive technology.

502.3.11 Actions on Objects

Supports

The product allows assistive technology to perform actions on objects.

502.3.12 Focus Cursor

Supports

The product exposes information to track focus, insertion point, and selection to assistive technology, for those controls that can receive focus.

502.3.13 Modification of Focus Cursor

Does Not Support 

The product does not allow assistive technology to move or modify focus, insertion point, and selection for most controls.

502.3.14 Event Notification

Partially Supports

The product notifies assistive technology of some user interaction events. Exceptions include changes in state when content is expanded and changes in values of slider controls.

502.4 Platform Accessibility Features

Not Applicable

The product is not platform software.

503.2 User Preferences

Supports

The product adapts to platform settings for contrast and font size.

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

Does Not Support

The product does not provide user controls for 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

Not Applicable

Imported image files do not provide accessibility information for format conversion. 

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 fully conforms to WCAG 2.1 Levels A and AA. Examples include:

  • As noted in 1.1.1 Non-text Content, 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, 2.1.1 Keyboard, 2.4.1 Bypass Blocks, 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context), 2.5.3 Label in Name, 3.1.1 Language of Page, and 3.1.2 Language of Parts, most templates do not allow authors to create WCAG conformant HTML content; the Classic template allows authors to create partially WCAG conformant HTML content.
  • Additionally, the Classic template is not identified as the preferred template for accessible content.

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 (HTML): Partially Supports

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 controls provide no textual alternative for use by screen readers.
  • As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, most actions cannot be performed using the keyboard alone.
  • As noted in 2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap, some dialogs cause a keyboard trap.
  • As noted in 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value, most controls do not provide useful name and role value.
  • As noted in 7.2.1 Audio description playback, the product does not provide a mechanism to select and play available audio description tracks.
  • As noted in 7.3 User controls for captions and audio description, the product does not provide user controls for captions or audio descriptions.

Authored Content (HTML): One of four templates in the product allow users to create content that is partially usable without vision. Examples include:

  • As noted in 1.1.1 Non-text Content, only the Classic template allows authors to provide text alternatives for detail images.
  • As noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, most templates do not use explicit headings, and the Classic template has headings that do not match their visual level of importance.
  • As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, only content generated using the Classic template can be operated with a keyboard.
  • As noted in 2.4.1 Bypass Blocks, only content generated using the Classic template provides bypass blocks.
  • As noted in 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context), the purpose of many links in authored content cannot be determined within context.
  • As noted in 2.5.3 Label in Name, the accessible name of some controls in authored content does not contain the text of their visible labels.
  • As noted in 3.1.1 Language of page and 3.1.2 Language of parts, authored content does not provide any programmatic indication of language of the page or of parts.

4.2.2 Usage with limited vision

Software: Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Partially Supports

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

  • As noted in 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum), most elements in the product provide sufficient contrast, but some elements such as certain labels, errors, and notifications do not meet the minimum requirement.
  • As noted in 1.4.11 Non-text Contrast, most non-text elements provide adequate color contrast, but some controls such as checkboxes do not meet the minimum contrast requirement.

Authored Content (HTML): One of four templates in the product allow users to create content that is partially usable with limited vision. Examples include: 

  • As noted in 1.1.1 Non-text Content, only the Classic template allows authors to provide text alternatives for images.

4.2.3 Usage without perception of colour

Software: Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Software: Most functions of the product are usable without perception of colour. Exceptions include:

  • As noted in 1.4.1 Use of Color, colour alone is used to communicate some information.

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

4.2.4 Usage without hearing

Software: Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Software: Most functions of the product are usable without hearing. Exceptions include:

  • As noted in 7.1.1 Captioning playback and 7.3 User controls for captions and audio description, the product does not provide caption playback functionality.

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

4.2.5 Usage with limited hearing

Software: Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Software: Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

4.2.6 Usage without vocal capability

Software: Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

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

Authored Content (HTML): 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 (HTML): Supports

Software: Most functions of the product are not usable with limited manipulation or strength. Examples include:

  • As noted in 1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus, most content that becomes visible on hover cannot be moved over with a pointer.
  • As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, although the main menu and keyboard shortcuts provide access to some content and functionality, most actions cannot be performed using keyboard alone.
  • As noted in 2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap, some dialogs cause a keyboard trap.
  • As noted in 2.5.2 Pointer Cancellation, some product functions that use a single pointer are completed before the user releases the pointer.
  • As noted in 2.5.3 Label in Name, many controls do not have accessible names that contain the text of their visible labels.

Authored Content (HTML): Authors can create content which is usable with limited manipulation or strength by using the Classic template. However, most templates in the product do not allow authors to create content which meets this criterion. Examples include: 

  • As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, only content generated using the Classic template can be operated with a keyboard.
  • As noted in 2.4.1 Bypass Blocks, only content generated using the Classic template provides bypass blocks.

4.2.8 Usage with limited reach

Software: Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Software: The product is functional with limited reach.

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

4.2.9 Minimize photosensitive seizure triggers

Software: Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Software: The product does not contain elements which flash or other features likely to trigger photosensitive seizures.

Authored Content (HTML): 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

Software: Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Software: Most functions of the product are usable 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 descriptive labels and contextual help. Exceptions include:

  • As noted in 2.4.2 Page Titled, the visible page title is not announced correctly by assistive technology.
  • As noted in 2.5.3 Label in Name, many controls do not have accessible names that contain the text of their visible labels.

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

4.2.11 Privacy

Software: Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

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

Authored Content (HTML): Authors can create content which maintains user privacy when accessibility features are used.

Chapter 5: Generic Requirements

Notes:

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

5.1 Closed Functionality

Not Applicable

5.1.2.2-5.1.6.2 are not applicable for this product, which has no closed functionality.

5.2 Activation of accessibility features

Supports

Text size can be increased from within the product.

5.3 Biometrics

Not Applicable

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

5.4 Preservation of accessibility information during conversion

Not Applicable

Imported image files do not provide accessibility information for conversion. 

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

Partially Supports

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

The product does not have locking or toggle controls.

5.6.2 Visual status

Not Applicable

The product does not have locking or toggle controls.

5.7 Key repeat

Not Applicable

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

5.8 Double-strike key acceptance

Not Applicable

The 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

Does Not Support

The product does not provide caption playback.

7.1.2 Captioning synchronization

Not Applicable

The product does not display captions.

7.1.3 Preservation of captioning

Does Not Support

Videos imported with captions do not retain their captions when exported.

7.2.1 Audio description playback

Does Not Support

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

7.2.2 Audio description synchronization

Not Applicable

The product does not have a mechanism to play an audio description.

7.2.3 Preservation of audio description

Does Not Support

Videos imported with audio descriptions do not retain their audio descriptions when exported.

7.3 User controls for captions and audio description

Does Not Support

The product does not provide user controls for captions or 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

Chapter 11: Software

Notes:

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

11.1.1.1 through 11.4.1.3

See WCAG 2.x section

See information in WCAG 2.x section.

11.5.2.4 Assistive technology

Not Applicable

This product is not assistive technology.

11.5.2.5 Object information

Does Not Support

Most objects in the product do not expose accurate name, role, state, boundary, or description information to assistive technology.

11.5.2.6 Row, column, and headers

Not Applicable

The product does not use data tables.

11.5.2.7 Values

Partially Supports

Most controls expose their values to assistive technology, for those controls that can receive focus.

11.5.2.8 Label relationships

Does Not Support

The product does not expose most label relationships to assistive technology.

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 and text values to assistive technology.

11.5.2.11 List of available actions

Does Not Support

Most controls in the product do not expose programmatic role information and actions which can be taken on objects to assistive technology.

11.5.2.12 Execution of available actions

Supports

The product allows assistive technology to perform actions on objects.

11.5.2.13 Tracking of focus and selection attributes

Partially Supports

The product exposes information to track focus, insertion point, and selection to assistive technology, for those controls that can receive focus.

11.5.2.14 Modification of focus and selection attributes

Does Not Support

The product does not allow assistive technology to move or modify focus, insertion point, and selection for most controls.

11.5.2.15 Change notification

Partially Supports

The product notifies assistive technology of some user interaction events. Exceptions include changes in state when content is expanded, changes in values of slider controls.

11.5.2.16 Modifications of states and properties

Partially Supports

States and properties of controls and inputs in the product can be set by assistive technology, for those controls that can receive focus.

11.5.2.17 Modifications of values and text

Partially Supports

Values and text of controls and inputs in the product can be set by assistive technology, for those controls that can receive focus.

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

Supports

The product adapts to platform settings for color, contrast, and font size.

11.8.2 Accessible content creation

See WCAG 2.x section

The product enables authors to create HTML content which partially conforms to WCAG 2.1 Levels A and AA. See details for individual criteria in the WCAG 2.x section. However, most authoring functions in the product do not actively guide authors to create accessible content.

11.8.5 Templates

Partially Supports

Templates in the product allow authors to create content which partially conforms to WCAG 2.1 Levels A and AA. Examples include:

  • As noted in 1.1.1 Non-text Content, 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, 2.1.1 Keyboard, 2.4.1 Bypass Blocks, 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context), 2.5.3 Label in Name, 3.1.1 Language of Page, and 3.1.2 Language of Parts, Grid, Track, and Square templates do not allow authors to create WCAG conformant HTML content; Classic template allows authors to create partially WCAG conformant HTML content.

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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