Adobe Accessibility Conformance Report

VPAT® Version 2.0 – October 2017

Product Information

Name of Product/Version: Adobe Photoshop CC

Product Description: Adobe Photoshop CC is an imaging and design application that includes tools to create and enhance photographs and other artwork, design websites and apps, and edit videos.

Date: December 2017

Contact information: access@adobe.com

Notes: The information contained in this report applies to the product itself. Information about product help and support documentation related to 602.3 (Support Docs) for Section 508 as published in 2017 is located at: http://www.adobe.com/accessibility/compliance.html.

Evaluation Methods Used: Testing Adobe Photoshop CC involved extensive use of leading assistive technologies such as screen readers, screen magnifiers, and speech recognition software, as well exclusive use of the keyboard. Native platform accessibility features were also used to assist with testing. These were supplemented with techniques such as manual inspection of Accessibility API output.

Applicable Standards/Guidelines

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

Standard/Guideline

Included In Report

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0, at http://www.w3.org/TR/2008/REC-WCAG20-20081211/

Level A - Yes
Level AA - Yes
Level AAA - No

Section 508 as published in 2017, at http://www.Section508.gov

Yes

EN 301 549 Accessibility requirements suitable for public procurement of ICT products and services in Europe, at http://mandate376.standards.eu/standard

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 2.0 Report

Sections 1 and 2 also document conformance with:

  • EN 301 549:  Chapter 9 - Web, Chapter 10 - Non-Web documents, Section 11.2.1- Non-Web Software (excluding closed functionality), and Section 11.2.2 - Non-Web Software (closed functionality).
  • Revised Section 508: Chapter 5 – 501.1 Scope, 504.2 Content Creation or Editing, and Chapter 6 – 602.3 Electronic Support Documentation.

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

Section 1: Success Criteria, Level A

Notes:

Guideline 1.1 Text Alternatives:

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

 

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

1.1.1 Non-text Content (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.1 (Web)
  • 10.2.1 (non-web document)
  • 11.2.1.1 (Software)
  • 11.2.2.1 (Closed Functionality Software)
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software)
  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 602.3 (Support Docs)

Software: Does Not support

Authored Content(HTML): Supports

Authored Content(PDF): Does Not Support

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

Authored Content (HTML): The product provides a method for content authors to add alternative text to video-only authored web content.  Content authors cannot export audio-only content to the web.

Authored Content (PDF): The PDF formats that the product is capable of exporting do not allow audio-only or video-only content.

Guideline 1.2 Time-based Media:

Provide alternatives for time-based media.

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded) (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.2 (Web)
  • 10.2.2 (non-web document)
  • 11.2.1.2 (Software)
  • 11.2.2.2.1 and 11.2.2.2.2 (Closed Software)
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software)
  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 602.3 (Support Docs)

Software: Supports

Authored Content(HTML): Supports

Authored Content(PDF): Supports

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

Authored Content(HTML): The product provides a method for content authors to add alternative text to video-only authored web content.  Content authors cannot export audio-only content to the web.

Authored Content(PDF): The PDF formats that the product is capable of exporting do not allow audio-only or video-only content.

1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.3 (Web)
  • 10.2.3 (non-web document)
  • 11.2.1.3 (Software)
  • 11.2.2.3 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software)
  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 602.3 (Support Docs)

Software: Supports

Authored Content(HTML): Supports

Authored Content(PDF): Supports

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

Authored Content (HTML): Authored content does not contain prerecorded media that requires captions.

Authored Content (PDF): The PDF formats that the product is capable of exporting do not allow prerecorded media that requires captions.

1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded) (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.4 (Web)
  • 10.2.4 (non-web document)
  • 11.2.1.4 (Software)
  • 11.2.2.4 (Closed Software)
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software)
  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 602.3 (Support Docs)

Software: Supports

Authored Content(HTML): Supports

Authored Content(PDF): Supports

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

Authored Content (HTML): Authored content does not contain prerecorded media that requires audio description or a media alternative.

Authored Content (PDF): The PDF formats that the product is capable of exporting do not allow prerecorded media that requires audio description or a media alternative.

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

  • 9.2.7 (Web)
  • 10.2.7 (non-web document)
  • 11.2.1.7 (Software)
  • 11.2.2.7 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software)
  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 602.3 (Support Docs)

Software: Does Not Support

Authored Content(HTML): Supports with Exceptions

Authored Content(PDF): Supports with Exceptions

Software: A clear hierarchy is represented in menus; however, most information and relationships conveyed through presentation in the product cannot be programmatically determined, nor are they available in text.

Authored Content (HTML): Content authors can programmatically represent information and relationships through alternative text of image slices; however, content authors cannot create programmatic headings, lists, or other semantic HTML.

Authored Content (PDF): Content authors can programmatically represent information and relationships through text; however, content authors cannot create programmatic headings, lists, or other semantic PDF elements.

1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.8 (Web)
  • 10.2.8 (non-web document)
  • 11.2.1.8 (Software)
  • 11.2.2.8 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software)
  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 602.3 (Support Docs)

Software: Does Not Support

Authored Content(HTML): Supports

Authored Content(PDF): Supports

Software: The product does not have a meaningful reading sequence that can be programmatically determined.

Authored Content (HTML): Content authors can create authored web content with a correct reading sequence that can be programmatically determined.

Authored Content (PDF): Content authors can create PDF content with a correct reading sequence that can be programmatically determined.

1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.9 (Web)
  • 10.2.9 (non-web document)
  • 11.2.1.9 (Software)
  • 11.2.2.9 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software)
  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 602.3 (Support Docs)

Software: Does Not Support

Authored Content(HTML): Supports

PDF: Supports

Software: Most instructions provided for understanding and operating the content rely on the user’s ability to perceive the visual location of controls in the product UI and of visually distinguishable sections of an image.

Authored Content (HTML): Web content exported by the product does not require specific instructions.

Authored Content (PDF): PDF content exported by the product does not require specific instructions.

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

  • 9.2.10 (Web)
  • 10.2.10 (non-web document)
  • 11.2.1.10 (Software)
  • 11.2.2.10 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software)
  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 602.3 (Support Docs)

Software: Supports with Exceptions

Authored Content(HTML): Supports

Authored Content(PDF): Supports

Software: In most cases, the user interface does not use color as the only means of conveying information, indicating an action, prompting a response, or distinguishing a visual element; however, the visual indication of programmatic focus provided is in many places only a change of color.

When specific color values must be selected, users are able to choose color by inputting RGB, hexadecimal, or several other color codes.

Authored Content (HTML): Content authors can create authored web content that does not use color as the only visual means of conveying information, indicating an action, prompting a response, or distinguishing a visual element.

Authored Content (PDF): Content authors can create PDF content that does not use color as the only visual means of conveying information, indicating an action, prompting a response, or distinguishing a visual element.

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

  • 9.2.11 (Web)
  • 10.2.11 (non-web document)
  • 11.2.1.11 (Software)
  • 11.2.2.11 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software)
  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 602.3 (Support Docs)

Software: Supports

Authored Content(HTML): Supports

Authored Content(PDF): Supports

Software: The product does not include audio which plays automatically.

Authored Content (HTML): Web content authored by the product does not include audio which plays automatically.

Authored Content (PDF): PDF content authored by the product does not include audio which plays automatically.

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

  • 9.2.15 (Web)
  • 10.2.15 (non-web document)
  • 11.2.1.15 (Software)
  • 11.2.2.15 (Closed Software)
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software)
  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 602.3 (Support Docs)

Software: Does Not support

Authored Content(HTML): Supports

Authored Content(PDF): Supports

Software: The product provides keyboard support for some operations; however, many key functions can only be achieved with the mouse, such as interacting with panels, manipulating objects, and creating illustrations.

Authored Content (HTML): Content authors can create interactive authored web content that is made of standard HTML links and is fully actionable via the keyboard.

Authored Content (PDF): The PDF formats that the product is capable of exporting do not allow interactive content.

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

  • 9.2.16 (Web)
  • 10.2.16 (non-web document)
  • 11.2.1.16 (Software)
  • 11.2.2.16 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software)
  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 602.3 (Support Docs)

Software: Supports

Authored Content(HTML): Supports

Authored Content(PDF): Supports

Software: The product does not include keyboard traps.

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

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

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

  • 9.2.17 (Web)
  • 10.2.17 (non-web document)
  • 11.2.1.17 (Software)
  • 11.2.2.17 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software)
  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 602.3 (Support Docs)

Software: Supports

Authored Content(HTML): Supports

Authored Content(PDF): Supports

Software: The product does not include time-based limits.

Authored Content (HTML): Authored web content does not include time-based limits.

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

2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.18 (Web)
  • 10.2.18 (non-web document)
  • 11.2.1.18 (Software)
  • 11.2.2.18 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software)
  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 602.3 (Support Docs)

Software: Supports

Authored Content(HTML): Supports

Authored Content(PDF): Supports

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

Authored Content (HTML): Content authors can create authored web content that does not include elements that move, blink, scroll, or auto-update.

Authored Content (PDF): Content authors can create authored PDF content that does not include elements that move, blink, scroll, or auto-update.

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

  • 9.2.19 (Web)
  • 10.2.19 (non-web document)
  • 11.2.1.19 (Software)
  • 11.2.2.19 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software)
  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 602.3 (Support Docs)

Software: Supports

Authored Content(HTML): Supports

Authored Content(PDF): Supports

Software: The product does not include flashing content.

Authored Content (HTML): Content authors can create authored web content that does not flash more than three times in one second or that flashes below the general flash and red flash thresholds.

Authored Content (PDF): Content authors can create authored PDF content that does not flash more than three times in one second or that flashes below the general flash and red flash thresholds.

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

  • 9.2.20 (Web)
  • 10.2.20 (non-web document) – Does not apply
  • 11.2.1.20 (Software) – Does not apply
  • 11.2.2.20 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software) – Does not apply to non-web software
  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 602.3 (Support Docs) – Does not apply to non-web docs

Software: Supports

Authored Content(HTML): Supports

Authored Content(PDF): Supports

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

Authored Content (HTML): Authored content consists of one single page, not a set of pages, at a time; therefore, this criterion does not apply since links are not repeated across multiple pages.

Authored Content (PDF): Authored content consists of one single page, not a set of pages, at a time; therefore, this criterion does not apply since links are not repeated across multiple pages.

2.4.2 Page Titled (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.21 (Web)
  • 10.2.21 (non-web document)
  • 11.2.1.21 (Software) - Does not apply
  • 11.2.2.21 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software)
  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 602.3 (Support Docs)

Software: Supports

Authored Content(HTML): Supports

Authored Content(PDF): Supports

Software: Pages, modal dialogs, and other panes within the product contain appropriate and descriptive titles.

Authored Content (HTML): The product provides a method to add programmatic titles to authored web content via the content filename.

Authored Content (PDF): The product provides a method to add programmatic titles to authored PDF content via the content filename.

2.4.3 Focus Order (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.22 (Web)
  • 10.2.22 (non-web document)
  • 11.2.1.22 (Software)
  • 11.2.2.22 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software)
  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 602.3 (Support Docs)

Software: Supports with Exceptions

Authored Content(HTML): Supports

Authored Content(PDF): Supports

Software: The purpose of most link text can be determined in content; however, some links are found within their own paragraphs and do not self-contextualize.

Authored Content (HTML): The product provides a method to add alternative text to image links that are part of authored web content.

Authored Content (PDF): Links that are not URLs cannot be included in authored PDFs.

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

  • 9.2.23 (Web)
  • 10.2.23 (non-web document)
  • 11.2.1.23 (Software)
  • 11.2.2.23 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software)
  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 602.3 (Support Docs)

Software: Supports with Exceptions

Authored Content(HTML): Supports

Authored Content(PDF): Supports

Software: The purpose of most link text can be determined in content; however, some links are found within their own paragraphs and do not self-contextualize.

Authored Content (HTML): The product provides a method to add alternative text to image links that are part of authored web content.

Authored Content (PDF): Links that are not URLs cannot be included in authored PDFs.

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

  • 9.2.27 (Web)
  • 10.2.27 (non-web document)
  • 11.2.1.27 (Software)
  • 11.2.2.27 (Closed Software)
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software)
  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 602.3 (Support Docs)

Software: Supports

Authored Content(HTML): Does Not Support

Authored Content(PDF): Does Not Support

Software: The language is programmatically identified within the product.

Authored Content (HTML): The product does not provide a method to set the HTML document language of authored web content, and the language is not automatically set.

Authored Content (PDF): The product does not provide a method to set the language of authored PDF 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

  • 9.2.29 (Web)
  • 10.2.29 (non-web document)
  • 11.2.1.29 (Software)
  • 11.2.2.29 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software)
  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 602.3 (Support Docs)

Software: Supports

Authored Content(HTML): Supports

Authored Content(PDF): Supports

Software: User interface components do not initiate a change of context when a control or input field receives focus.

Authored Content (HTML): Content authors can create interactive authored web content that is made of standard HTML links that do not trigger events on focus.

Authored Content (PDF): Content authors can create PDFs that do not contain elements which trigger events on focus.

3.2.2 On Input (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.30 (Web)
  • 10.2.30 (non-web document)
  • 11.2.1.30 (Software)
  • 11.2.2.30 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software)
  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 602.3 (Support Docs)

Software: Supports with Exceptions

Authored Content(HTML): Supports

Authored Content(PDF): Supports

Software: Most components in the product that can receive programmatic focus and accept input do so without initiating a change in context; however, some combo boxes, such as “Fit To” in the Image Size dialog, trigger the opening of modal dialogs as soon as an option is selected.

Authored Content (HTML): Content authors can create interactive authored web content that is made of standard HTML links that do not trigger events on input.

Authored Content (PDF): Content authors can create PDFs that do not contain elements which trigger events on input.

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

  • 9.2.33 (Web)
  • 10.2.33 (non-web document)
  • 11.2.1.33 (Software)
  • 11.2.2.33 (Closed Software)
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software)
  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 602.3 (Support Docs)

Software: Supports

Authored Content(HTML): Supports

Authored Content(PDF): Supports

Software: Automatically detected errors are clearly identified and described to the user.

Authored Content (HTML): Content authors can create authored web content that does not require user input.

Authored Content (PDF): Content authors can create authored PDF content that does not require user input.

3.3.2 Labels or Instructions (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.34 (Web)
  • 10.2.34 (non-web document)
  • 11.2.1.34 (Software)
  • 11.2.2.34 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software)
  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 602.3 (Support Docs)

Software: Does Not Support

Authored Content(HTML): Supports

Authored Content(PDF): Supports

Software: Many input fields are not well identified with programmatically associated labels.

Authored Content (HTML): Content authors can create authored web content that does not require user input.

Authored Content (PDF): Content authors can create authored PDF content that does not require user input.

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

  • 9.2.37 (Web)
  • 10.2.37 (non-web document)
  • 11.2.1.37 (Software)
  • 11.2.2.37 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software)
  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 602.3 (Support Docs)

Software: Supports

Authored Content(HTML): Supports

Authored Content(PDF): Supports

Software: A user agent is not used to parse a markup language.

Authored Content (HTML): Content exported by the product is created with proper HTML markup.

Authored Content (PDF): Parsing is not required to perceive PDF documents.

4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.38 (Web)
  • 10.2.38 (non-web document)
  • 11.2.1.38 (Software)
  • 11.2.2.38 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

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  • 501 (Web)(Software)
  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 602.3 (Support Docs)

Software: Does Not Support

Authored Content(HTML): Supports

Authored Content(PDF): Does Not Support

Software: The values of most controls can be programmatically determined; however, the names and roles of most user interface components cannot be programmatically determined.

Authored Content (HTML): Authors can create authored web content that contains elements with programmatic roles and names.

Authored Content (PDF): Authored PDF content does not have programmatic roles, names, or values.

Section 2: Success Criteria, Level AA

Notes:

Guideline 1.2 Time-based Media:

Provide alternatives for time-based media.

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

1.2.4 Captions (Live) (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.5 (Web)
  • 10.2.5 (non-web document)
  • 11.2.1.5 (Software)
  • 11.2.2.5 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software)
  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 602.3 (Support Docs)

Software: Supports

Authored Content(HTML): Supports

Authored Content(PDF): Supports

Software: The product does not provide live media that requires captions.

Authored Content (HTML): Authored content does not present live media that requires captions.

Authored Content (PDF): The PDF format does not allow live media that requires captions.

1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.6 (Web)
  • 10.2.6 (non-web document)
  • 11.2.1.6 (Software)
  • 11.2.2.6 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

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  • 501 (Web)(Software)
  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 602.3 (Support Docs)

Software: Supports

Authored Content(HTML): Supports

Authored Content(PDF): Supports

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

Authored Content (HTML): Authored content does not contain prerecorded media that requires audio description to the web.

Authored Content (PDF): The PDF formats that the product is capable of exporting do not allow prerecorded media that requires audio description.

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

1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA)

Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.12 (Web)
  • 10.2.12 (non-web document)
  • 11.2.1.12 (Software)
  • 11.2.2.12 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software)
  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 602.3 (Support Docs)

Software: Supports with Exceptions

Authored Content(HTML): Supports

Authored Content(PDF): Supports

Software: Most text within each of the four color themes meets minimum contrast requirements; however, in some instances, individual pieces of content will not meet color contrast minimums in a certain theme.

Authored Content (HTML): Content authors can export content created with the product that provides sufficient text/background color contrast.  The product provides a function for content authors to proof images with Color Universal Design and ensure that graphical information is conveyed accurately to people with various types of color vision impairment, including people with color blindness.

Authored Content (PDF): Content authors can export content created with the product that provides sufficient text/background color contrast.  The product provides a function for content authors to proof images with Color Universal Design and ensure that graphical information is conveyed accurately to people with various types of color vision impairment, including people with color blindness.

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

  • 9.2.13 (Web)
  • 10.2.13 (non-web document)
  • 11.2.1.13 (Software)
  • 11.2.2.13 (Closed Software)
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

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  • 501 (Web)(Software)
  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 602.3 (Support Docs)

Software: Supports

Authored Content(HTML): Does Not Support

Authored Content(PDF): Supports

Software: The product contains preferences allowing text to be resized up to 400% without assistive technology.

Authored Content (HTML): Text elements that are part of authored content are images of text that are not resizable by a user agent.

Authored Content (PDF): Text elements that are part of authored PDF content scale appropriately when text is resized within a PDF viewer.

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

  • 9.2.14 (Web)
  • 10.2.14 (non-web document)
  • 11.2.1.14 (Software)
  • 11.2.2.14 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

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  • 501 (Web)(Software)
  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 602.3 (Support Docs)

Software: Does Not Support

Authored Content(HTML): Does Not Support

Authored Content(PDF): Supports

Software: The product contains images of text within tooltips used to explain how authors can use individual tools.

Authored Content (HTML): Text elements that are part of authored content are images of text that are not customizable by a user agent.

Authored Content (PDF): Text elements are conserved as text when content is exported to PDF.  Authors can create PDFs without images of text.

Guideline 2.4 Navigable:

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

 

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

2.4.5 Multiple Ways (Level AA)

Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.24 (Web)
  • 10.2.24 (non-web document) – Does not apply
  • 11.2.1.24 (Software) – Does not apply
  • 11.2.2.24 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software) – Does not apply to non-web software
  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 602.3 (Support Docs) – Does not apply to non-web docs

Software: Supports

Authored Content(HTML): Supports

Authored Content(PDF): Supports

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

Authored Content (HTML): Authored content consists of one single page, not a set of pages, at a time; therefore, this criterion does not apply.

Authored Content (PDF): Authored content consists of one single page, not a set of pages, at a time; therefore, this criterion does not apply.

2.4.6 Headings and Labels (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.25 (Web)
  • 10.2.25 (non-web document)
  • 11.2.1.25 (Software)
  • 11.2.2.25 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software)
  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 602.3 (Support Docs)

Software: Supports with Exceptions

Authored Content(HTML): Supports

Authored Content(PDF): Supports

Software: Most headings and labels in the product describe their respective content; however, some icons and text labels are not intuitive and require additional context to determine meaning.

Authored Content (HTML): Authors can design content that does not require headings or labels, or supply descriptive visually displayed headings if they are necessary.

Authored Content (PDF): Authors can design content that does not require headings or labels, or supply descriptive visually displayed headings if they are necessary.

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

  • 9.2.26 (Web)
  • 10.2.26 (non-web document)
  • 11.2.1.26 (Software)
  • 11.2.2.26 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software)
  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 602.3 (Support Docs)

Software: Supports with Exceptions

Authored Content(HTML): Supports

Authored Content(PDF): Supports

Software: Many form fields that can receive keyboard focus provide a visible focus indication; however, focus is indicated only through a color change (to blue), which may be missed by users with low vision or users with limited color perception.

Authored Content (HTML): Authored content does not disrupt the standard focus outline provided by a user agent.

Authored Content (PDF): The PDF formats that the product is capable of exporting do not allow links.

Guideline 3.1 Readable:

Make text content readable and understandable.

 

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

3.1.2 Language of Parts (Level AA)

Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.28 (Web)
  • 10.2.28 (non-web document)
  • 11.2.1.28 (Software) – Does not apply
  • 11.2.2.28 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software)
  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 602.3 (Support Docs)

Software: Supports

Authored Content(HTML): Does Not Support

Authored Content(PDF): Does Not Support

Software: The language remains the same throughout the product.

Authored Content (HTML): The product does not provide a method to set the HTML document language of authored web content, and the language is not automatically set.

Authored Content (PDF): The product does not provide a method to set the language of authored PDF content.

Guideline 3.2 Predictable:

Make Web pages appear and operate in predictable ways.

 

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

3.2.3 Consistent Navigation (Level AA)

Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.31 (Web)
  • 10.2.31 (non-web document) – Does not apply
  • 11.2.1.31 (Software) – Does not apply
  • 11.2.2.31 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software) – Does not apply to non-web software
  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 602.3 (Support Docs) – Does not apply to non-web docs

Software: Supports

Authored Content(HTML): Supports

Authored Content(PDF): Supports

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

Authored Content (HTML): Authored content consists of one single page, not a set of pages, at a time; therefore, this criterion does not apply.

Authored Content (PDF): Authored content consists of one single page, not a set of pages, at a time; therefore, this criterion does not apply.

3.2.4 Consistent Identification (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.32 (Web)
  • 10.2.32 (non-web document) – Does not apply
  • 11.2.1.32 (Software) – Does not apply
  • 11.2.2.32 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software) – Does not apply to non-web software
  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 602.3 (Support Docs) – Does not apply to non-web docs

Software: Supports

Authored Content(HTML): Supports

Authored Content(PDF): Supports

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

Authored Content (HTML): Authored content consists of one single page, not a set of pages, at a time; therefore, this criterion does not apply.

Authored Content (PDF): Authored content consists of one single page, not a set of pages, at a time; therefore, this criterion does not apply.

Guideline 3.3 Input Assistance:

Help users avoid and correct mistakes.

 

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

3.3.3 Error Suggestion (Level AA)

Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.35 (Web)
  • 10.2.35 (non-web document)
  • 11.2.1.35 (Software)
  • 11.2.2.35 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software)
  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 602.3 (Support Docs)

Software: Supports

Authored Content(HTML): Supports

Authored Content(PDF): Supports

Software: When automatically detected errors are identified and described to the user, and suggestions for correction are known, the suggestions are provided to the user.

Authored Content(HTML): Content authors can create authored web content that does not require user input.

Authored Content(PDF): Content authors can create authored PDF content that does not require user input.

3.3.4 Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data) (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.36 (Web)
  • 10.2.36 (non-web document)
  • 11.2.1.36 (Software)
  • 11.2.2.36 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software)
  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 602.3 (Support Docs)

Software: Supports

Authored Content(HTML): Supports

Authored Content(PDF): Supports

Software: The product does not process legal commitments or financial transactions.  Changes to user-controllable data can be reversed.

Authored Content (HTML): Content authors can create authored web content that does not require user input.

Authored Content (PDF): Content authors can create authored PDF content that does not require user input.

2017 Section 508 Report

Notes: 

Chapter 3: Functional Performance Criteria (FPC)

Notes:

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

302.1 Without Vision

Software: Does Not Support

Authored Content(HTML): Supports

Authored Content(PDF): Does Not Support

Software: As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, many key functions such as interacting with panels, manipulating objects, and creating illustrations do not provide full keyboard access.  Additionally, as described in 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value, many controls are missing names and roles.  Finally, given the nature of the product as an image editing tool, users without vision will not be able to fully use the tool.

Authored Content (HTML): As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard and 1.1.1 Non-text Content, authors can create authored web content that is fully keyboard accessible and provides text alternatives for non-text content.

Authored Content (PDF): As noted in 1.1.1 Non-text Content, alternative text given to image slices is not retained when projects are authored to PDF.

302.2 With Limited Vision

Software: Does Not Support

Authored Content(HTML): Supports

Authored Content(PDF): Supports

Software: The product supports the use of screen magnifiers; however, as described in 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum), some controls in the product interface do not meet the minimum standards for color contrast.  Additionally, as described in 2.1.1 Keyboard, focus is not programmatically exposed for many controls.

Authored Content (HTML): Authored web content supports the use of screen magnifiers, and can be made fully keyboard accessible as described in 2.1.1 Keyboard.  Authors can create content that meets WCAG standards regarding text and use of color.

Authored Content (PDF): Authored PDF content supports the use of screen magnifiers.  Text can be resized, and authors can create content that meets WCAG standards regarding use of color.

302.3 Without Perception of Color

Software: Supports with Exceptions

Authored Content(HTML): Supports

Authored Content(PDF): Supports

Software: In some cases where perception of color is fundamental to use of the product, numerical equivalents for color are provided.  However, as noted in 2.4.7 Focus Visible, programmatic focus is indicated only through a change in color.

Authored Content (HTML): As noted in 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) , content authors can export content created with the product that provides sufficient text/background color contrast.  The product provides a function for content authors to proof images with Color Universal Design and ensure that graphical information is conveyed accurately to people with various types of color vision impairment, including people with color blindness.

Authored Content (PDF): As noted in 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) , content authors can export content created with the product that provides sufficient text/background color contrast.  The product provides a function for content authors to proof images with Color Universal Design and ensure that graphical information is conveyed accurately to people with various types of color vision impairment, including people with color blindness.

302.4 Without Hearing

Software: Supports

Authored Content(HTML): Supports

Authored Content(PDF): Supports

Software: The product does not require hearing for use.

Authored Content (HTML): Authored web content does not require hearing for use.

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

302.5 With Limited Hearing

Software: Supports

Authored Content(HTML): Supports

Authored Content(PDF): Supports

Software: The product does not require hearing for use.

Authored Content (HTML): Authored web content does not require hearing for use.

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

302.6 Without Speech

Software: Supports

Authored Content(HTML): Supports

Authored Content(PDF): Supports

Software: The product does not require speech input for use.

Authored Content (HTML): Authored web content does not require speech input for use.

Authored Content (PDF): Authored PDF content does not require speech input for use.

302.7 With Limited Manipulation

Software: Does Not Support

Authored Content(HTML): Supports

Authored Content(PDF): Supports

Software: Some controls in the product interface provide keyboard access.  However, as noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, many key functions such as interacting with panels, manipulating objects, and creating illustrations do not provide full keyboard access.

Authored Content (HTML): As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, authored content can be made fully keyboard accessible.

Authored Content (PDF): As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, authored PDF content is not interactive.

302.8 With Limited Reach and Strength

Software: Does Not Support

Authored Content(HTML): Supports

Authored Content(PDF): Supports

Software: Some controls in the product interface provide keyboard access.  However, as noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, many key functions such as interacting with panels, manipulating objects, and creating illustrations do not provide full keyboard access.  Strength is not required to use the product.

Authored Content (HTML): As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, authored content can be made fully keyboard accessible.

Authored Content (PDF): As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, authored PDF content is not interactive.

302.9 With Limited Language, Cognitive, and Learning Abilities

Software: Supports with Exceptions

Authored Content(HTML): Supports

Authored Content(PDF): Supports

Software: 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.  To assist with user understanding, most controls in the product interface provide tooltips on mouse hover.  The product also provides tutorials to assist users with some of its basic and advanced functionality.  In addition, users are able to customize the product interface to best suit their specific needs.  However, the complexity of the product may prevent some users with cognitive disabilities from using all its functionality with ease.  Additionally, language used, such as “rasterize”, may be difficult for some users to understand.

Authored Content (HTML): As the product does not impose restrictions on authored content, authors can create content that users with limited language, cognitive, or learning abilities will be able to understand or use.

Authored Content (PDF): As the product does not impose restrictions on authored content, authors can create content that users with limited language, cognitive, or learning abilities will be able to understand or use.

Chapter 4: Hardware

Notes: Not Applicable

Chapter 5: Software

Notes: 

501 General

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

501.1 Scope – Incorporation of WCAG 2.0 AA

See WCAG 2.0 section.

See information in the WCAG section

502 Interoperability with Assistive Technology

502.1 General. Software shall interoperate with assistive technology and shall conform to 502.

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

502.2 Documented Accessibility Features

See 502.2.1-502.2.2

 

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 with Exceptions

The product does not disable or disrupt some activated accessibility features of the platform, such as Sticky Keys and Mouse Keys. However, the product does not follow other accessibility settings within the Windows OS, including High Contrast mode, text resize, and cursor width.

502.3 Accessibility Services

See 502.3.1-502.3.14

 

502.3.1 Object Information

Does Not Support

The product does not provide names and roles for many of its controls, as noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships and 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value.

502.3.2 Modification of Object Information

Does Not Support

Many states and properties of controls cannot be set programmatically through assistive technology.

502.3.3 Row, Column, and Headers

Supports

The product does not contain tables.

502.3.4 Values

Supports with Exceptions

Most values within the product can be programmatically determined; however, some values, including many combo boxes, cannot.

502.3.5 Modification of Values

Supports with Exceptions

The product supports the modification of values such as layer names, brush size, resolution, and file names; however, controls that do not have their values programmatically determined cannot be programmatically modified.

502.3.6 Label Relationships

Does Not Support

As described in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value, and 3.3.2 Labels or Instructions, many labels cannot be programmatically determined.

502.3.7 Hierarchical Relationships

Does Not Support

As described in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, hierarchical relationships in menus are clearly communicated. However, hierarchical relationships conveyed through presentation in dialogs, panels, and other places in the product cannot be programmatically determined.

502.3.8 Text

Supports with Exceptions

Most text content is exposed to assistive technologies; however, as described in 1.4.5 Images of Text, some images of text are used.

502.3.9 Modification of Text

Supports

The product allows assistive technologies to edit text content.

502.3.10 List of Actions

Supports with Exceptions

Menus and submenu items communicate that multiple actions are possible; however, as described in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships and 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value, controls do not communicate their purpose to assistive technology.

502.3.11 Actions on Objects

Does Not Support

Though some actions can be executed on objects through assistive technology, most actions require the use of a mouse.

502.3.12 Focus Cursor

Supports with Exceptions

Most items that receive keyboard focus exhibit a visual focus indication; although, as noted in 2.4.7 Focus Visible, this visual focus indication is only a change in color.

502.3.13 Modification of Focus Cursor

Supports

The product allows assistive technologies to move or modify focus, insertion point, and selection.

502.3.14 Event Notification

Does Not Support

The product notifies assistive technologies of some user interaction events; however, the product does not notify assistive technologies of many events, such as the state change of checkboxes or radio buttons.

502.4 Platform Accessibility Features

Not Applicable

The product is not platform software.

503 Applications

503.1 General. Applications shall conform to 503.

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

503.2 User Preferences

Supports with Exceptions

The product supports some platform accessibility settings; however, the product does not fully support Windows High Contrast mode. Only the menus and popup windows change their theme.

503.3 Alternative User Interfaces

Not Applicable

The product does not function as an assistive technology.

503.4 User Controls for Captions and Audio Description

See 503.4.1-503.4.2

 

503.4.1 Caption Controls

Not Applicable

The product does not provide controls for volume adjustment.

503.4.2 Audio Description Controls

Not Applicable

The product does not provide controls for program selection.

504 Authoring Tools

504.1 General. Where an application is an authoring tool, the application shall conform to 504 to the extent that information required for accessibility is supported by the destination format.

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

504.2 Content Creation or Editing (if not authoring tool, enter “not applicable”)

See WCAG 2.0 section.

See information in WCAG section

504.2.1 Preservation of Information Provided for Accessibility in Format Conversion

Supports

When alternative text is given to image slices in the product, that alternative text is retained when those image slices are exported to HTML.

504.2.2 PDF Export

Does Not Support

The product is capable of exporting PDF files that conform to ISO 32000-1:2008 (PDF 1.7), but is not capable of exporting PDF files that conform to ANSI/AIIM/ISO 14289-1:2016 (PDF/UA-1).

504.3 Prompts

Does Not Support

Though a form field exists for authors to specify an “Alt Tag” for each image slice, authors are not prompted to fill out this form field. Additionally, the product provides a function for content authors to proof images with Color Universal Design and ensure that graphical information is conveyed accurately to people with various types of color vision impairment, including people with color blindness. However, this function depends on authors’ ability to determine an appropriate level of color contrast, and does not provide a method to measure text against the strict WCAG standards.

504.4 Templates

Supports

Templates can be downloaded to assist authors in the creation of content. WCAG requirements applicable to the product’s authored content can be satisfied regardless of template used.

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:

Notes:

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

4.2.1 Usage without vision

Software: Does Not Support

Authored Content(HTML): Supports

Authored Content(PDF): Does Not Support

Software: As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, many key functions such as interacting with panels, manipulating objects, and creating illustrations do not provide full keyboard access. Additionally, as described in 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value, many controls are missing names and roles. Finally, given the nature of the product as an image editing tool, users without vision will not be able to fully use the tool.

Authored Content (HTML): As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard and 1.1.1 Non-text Content, authors can create authored web content that is fully keyboard accessible and provides text alternatives for non-text content.

Authored Content (PDF): As noted in 1.1.1 Non-text Content, alternative text given to image slices is not retained when projects are exported to PDF.

4.2.2 Usage with limited vision

Software: Does Not Support

Authored Content(HTML): Supports

Authored Content(PDF): Supports

Software: The product supports the use of screen magnifiers; however, as described in 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum), some controls in the product interface do not meet the minimum standards for color contrast. Additionally, as described in 2.1.1 Keyboard, focus is not programmatically exposed for many controls.

Authored Content (HTML): Authored web content supports the use of screen magnifiers, and can be made fully keyboard accessible as described in 2.1.1 Keyboard. Authors can create content that meets WCAG standards regarding text and use of color.

Authored Content (PDF): Authored PDF content supports the use of screen magnifiers. Text can be resized, and authors can create content that meets WCAG standards regarding use of color.

4.2.3 Usage without perception of colour

Software: Supports with Exceptions

Authored Content(HTML): Supports

Authored Content(PDF): Supports

Software: In some cases where perception of color is fundamental to use of the product, numerical equivalents for color are provided. However, as noted in 2.4.7 Focus Visible, programmatic focus is indicated only through a change in color.

Authored Content (HTML): As noted in 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum), content authors can export content created with the product that provides sufficient text/background color contrast. The product provides a function for content authors to proof images with Color Universal Design and ensure that graphical information is conveyed accurately to people with various types of color vision impairment, including people with color blindness.

Authored Content (PDF): As noted in 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum), content authors can export content created with the product that provides sufficient text/background color contrast. The product provides a function for content authors to proof images with Color Universal Design and ensure that graphical information is conveyed accurately to people with various types of color vision impairment, including people with color blindness.

4.2.4 Usage without hearing

Software: Supports

Authored Content(HTML): Supports

Authored Content(PDF): Supports

Software: The product does not require hearing for use. Authored Content(HTML): Authored web content does not require hearing for use. Authored Content(PDF): Authored PDF content does not require hearing for use.

4.2.5 Usage with limited hearing

Software: Supports

Authored Content(HTML): Supports

Authored Content(PDF): Supports

Software: The product does not require hearing for use. Authored Content(HTML): Authored web content does not require hearing for use. Authored Content(PDF): Authored PDF content does not require hearing for use.

4.2.6 Usage without vocal capability

Software: Supports

Authored Content(HTML): Supports

Authored Content(PDF): Supports

Software: The product does not require speech input for use. Authored Content(HTML): Authored web content does not require speech input for use.

Authored Content(PDF): Authored PDF content does not require speech input for use.

4.2.7 Usage with limited manipulation or strength

Software: Does Not Support

Authored Content(HTML): Supports

Authored Content(PDF): Supports

Software: Some controls in the product interface provide keyboard access. However, as noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, many key functions such as interacting with panels, manipulating objects, and creating illustrations do not provide full keyboard access.

Authored Content (HTML): As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, authored content can be made fully keyboard accessible.

Authored Content (PDF): As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, authored PDF content is not interactive.

4.2.8 Usage with limited reach

Software: Does Not Support

Authored Content(HTML): Supports

Authored Content(PDF): Supports

Software: Some controls in the product interface provide keyboard access. However, as noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, many key functions such as interacting with panels, manipulating objects, and creating illustrations do not provide full keyboard access. Strength is not required to use the product.

Authored Content (HTML): As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, authored content can be made fully keyboard accessible.

Authored Content (PDF): As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, authored PDF content is not interactive.

4.2.9 Minimize photosensitive seizure

Software: Supports

Authored Content(HTML): Supports

Authored Content(PDF): Supports

Software: The product does not contain flashing content.

Authored Content (HTML): As noted in 2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold, content authors can create authored web content that does not flash more than three times in one second or that flashes below the general flash and red flash thresholds.

Authored Content (PDF): As noted in 2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold, content authors can create authored PDF content that does not flash more than three times in one second or that flashes below the general flash and red flash thresholds.

4.2.10 Usage with limited cognition

Software: Supports with Exceptions

Authored Content(HTML): Supports

Authored Content(PDF): Supports

Software: 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. To assist with user understanding, most controls in the product interface provide tooltips on mouse hover. The product also provides tutorials to assist users with some of its basic and advanced functionality. In addition, users are able to customize the product interface to best suit their specific needs. However, the complexity of the product may prevent some users with cognitive disabilities from using all its functionality with ease. Additionally, language used, such as “rasterize”, may be difficult for some users to understand.

Authored Content (HTML): As the product does not impose restrictions on authored content, authors can create content that users with limited language, cognitive, or learning abilities will be able to understand or use.

Authored Content (PDF): As the product does not impose restrictions on authored content, authors can create content that users with limited language, cognitive, or learning abilities will be able to understand or use.

4.2.11 Privacy

Software: Supports

Authored Content(HTML): Supports

Authored Content(PDF): Supports

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

Authored Content(HTML): Authors can create content that does not ask for legal, financial, or personal data.

Authored Content(PDF): Authors can create content that does not ask for legal, financial, or personal data.

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.

5.2 Activation of accessibility features

Does Not Support

Text enlargement and interface color change (to increase contrast) rely on the user’s ability to perceive small menu text. Creation of additional keyboard shortcuts requires the mouse.

5.3 Biometrics

Not Applicable

The product does not rely on biological characteristics.

5.4 Preservation of accessibility information during conversion

Supports

When image slices are exported as HTML, alternative text is preserved.

5.5.1 Means of operation

Not Applicable

The product does not contain operable parts.

5.5.2 Operable parts discernibility

Not Applicable

The product does not contain operable parts.

5.6.1 Tactile or auditory status

Not Applicable

The product does not contain locking or toggle controls.

5.6.2 Visual status

Not Applicable

The product does not contain locking or toggle controls.

5.7 Key repeat

Not Applicable

The product relies on platform software to supply key repeat functionality.

5.8 Double-strike key acceptance

Not Applicable

The product does not supply a keyboard or keypad.

5.9 Simultaneous user actions

Supports with Exceptions

The product supports accessibility features of the operating system, such as Sticky Keys, which may be used during some editing operations that may require the use of keyboard modifiers and mouse selections. However, some operations, such as constraining shape tools, require mouse and keyboard combinations that may not be possible for some users.

Notes: Not Applicable

Notes:

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

7.1.1 Captioning playback

Does Not Support

The product does not provide a mechanism to display captions.

7.1.2 Captioning synchronization

Does Not Support

The product does not provide a mechanism to display captions.

7.1.3 Preservation of captioning

Not Applicable

The product does not preserve caption data.

7.2.1 Audio description playback

Supports with Exceptions

The product does not provide a mechanism to select and play audio description embedded in imported videos; such embedded audio description plays automatically. However, the product enables the user to select and play several audio tracks.

7.2.2 Audio description synchronization

Supports with Exceptions

The product does not provide a mechanism to select and play audio description embedded in imported videos; such embedded audio description plays automatically and synchronization is preserved.

7.2.3 Preservation of audio description

Supports with Exceptions

The product preserves audio description data and plays it automatically, but does not allow for user selection of an audio description track.

7.3 User controls for captions and audio description

Not Applicable

The product does not primarily display materials containing video with associated audio content.

Chapter 8: Hardware

Notes: Not Applicable

Chapter 9: Web

Notes: See WCAG 2.0 section.

Chapter 10: Non-web Documents

Notes:

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

10.2.1 - 10.2.38

See WCAG 2.0 section.

See information in WCAG section

10.2.39 Caption positioning

Supports

No video content is used in the product.

10.2.40 Audio description timing

Supports

No video content is used in the product.

Chapter 11: Software

Notes:

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

11.2.1 Software success criteria (excluding closed functionality)

See WCAG 2.0 section.

See information in WCAG section

11.2.2 Software success criteria (closed functionality)

Not Applicable

 

11.3.2.3 Use of accessibility services

Supports

The product uses documented accessibility services within the user interface.

11.3.2.4 Assistive technology

Not Applicable

The product is not an assistive technology.

11.3.2.5 Object information

Does Not Support

The product does not provide names and roles for many of its controls, as noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships and 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value.

11.3.2.6 Row, column, and headers

Not Applicable

The product does not contain tables.

11.3.2.7 Values

Supports with Exceptions

Most values within the product can be programmatically determined; however, some values, including many combo boxes, cannot.

11.3.2.8 Label relationships

Does Not Support

As described in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value, and 3.3.2 Labels or Instructions, many labels cannot be programmatically determined.

11.3.2.9 Parent-child relationships

Does Not Support

As described in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, parent-child (hierarchical) relationships in menus are clearly communicated. However, parent-child relationships conveyed through presentation in dialogs, panels, and other places in the product cannot be programmatically determined.

11.3.2.10 Text

Supports with Exceptions

Most text content is exposed to assistive technologies; however, as described in 1.4.5 Images of Text, some images of text are used.

11.3.2.11 List of available actions

Supports with Exceptions

Menus and submenu items communicate that multiple actions are possible; however, as described in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships and 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value, controls do not communicate their purpose to assistive technology.

11.3.2.12 Execution of available actions

Does Not Support

Though some actions can be executed on objects through assistive technology, most actions require the use of a mouse.

11.3.2.13 Tracking of focus and selection attributes

Supports with Exceptions

Most items that receive keyboard focus exhibit a visual focus indication; although, as noted in 2.4.7 Focus Visible, this visual focus indication is only a change in color.

11.3.2.14 Modification of focus and selection attributes

Supports

The product allows assistive technologies to move or modify focus, insertion point, and selection.

11.3.2.15 Change notification

Does Not Support

The product notifies assistive technologies of some user interaction events; however, the product does not notify assistive technologies of many events, such as the state change of checkboxes or radio buttons.

11.3.2.16 Modifications of states and properties

Does Not Support

Many states and properties of controls cannot be set programmatically through assistive technology.

11.3.2.17 Modifications of values and text

Supports with Exceptions

The product supports the modification of values such as layer names, brush size, resolution, and file names; however, controls that do not have their values programmatically determined cannot be programmatically modified.

11.4.1 User control of accessibility features

Not Applicable

The product is not platform software.

11.4.2 No disruption of accessibility features

Supports with Exceptions

The product does not disable or disrupt some activated accessibility features of the platform, such as Sticky Keys and Mouse Keys. However, the product does not follow other accessibility settings within the Windows OS, including High Contrast mode, text resize, and cursor width.

11.5 User preferences

Supports with Exceptions

The product supports some platform accessibility settings; however, the product does not fully support Windows High Contrast mode. Only the menus and popup windows change their theme.

11.6.2 Accessible content creation (if not authoring tool, enter “not applicable”)

See WCAG 2.0 section.

See information in WCAG section

11.6.3 Preservation of accessibility information in transformations

Supports

When alternative text is given to image slices in the product, that alternative text is retained when those image slices are exported to HTML.

11.6.4 Repair assistance

Does Not Support

Though a form field exists for authors to specify an “Alt Tag” for each image slice, authors are not prompted to fill out this form field when it is left blank.

11.6.5 Templates

Supports

Templates can be downloaded to assist authors in the creation of content. WCAG requirements applicable to the product’s authored content can be satisfied regardless of template used.

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.

Notes: Not Applicable