Adobe Accessibility Conformance Report
(Based on VPAT® Version 2.4)
Product Information
- Name of Product/Version: Adobe Photoshop version 21.1.2 (Windows)
- Product Description: Photoshop is an industry leading imaging software for digital imagery; compositing, retouching, drawing, illustration, creative imaging and more.
- Date: October 2023
- 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 Photoshop involved extensive use of leading assistive technology, such as screen readers, screen magnifiers, and speech recognition software, as well exclusive use of the keyboard. Native platform accessibility features were also used to assist with testing. These were supplemented with techniques such as manual inspection of Accessibility API output.
Applicable Standards/Guidelines
This report covers the degree of conformance for the following accessibility standard/guidelines:
Level AA: Yes
Level AAA: No
Level AA: Yes
Level AAA: No
Terms
The terms used in the Conformance Level information are defined as follows:
- Supports: The functionality of the product has at least one method that meets the criterion without known defects or meets with equivalent facilitation.
- Partially Supports: Some functionality of the product does not meet the criterion.
- Does Not Support: The majority of product functionality does not meet the criterion.
- Not Applicable: The criterion is not relevant to the product.
- Not Evaluated: The product has not been evaluated against the criterion. This can be used only in WCAG 2.0 Level AAA.
WCAG 2.x Report
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.
1.1.1 Non-text Content (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.1.1.1 (Web)
- 10.1.1.1 (Non-web document)
- 11.1.1.1.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.1.1.1.2 (Closed Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Does Not Support
Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support
Software: The product does not provide sufficient text alternatives for most non-text content, including images that are within the product screens and image buttons.
Authored Content (PDF): The product does not allow authors to provide text alternatives for non-text content.
Guideline 1.2 Time-based Media:
Provide alternatives for time-based media.
1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded) (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.1.2.1 (Web)
- 10.1.2.1 (Non-web document)
- 11.1.2.1.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.1.2.1.2.1 and 11.1.2.1.2.2 (Closed Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product does not contain prerecorded audio-only or video-only media.
Authored Content (PDF): The PDF formats that the product is capable of exporting do not allow multimedia content.
1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.1.2.2 (Web)
- 10.1.2.2 (Non-web document)
- 11.1.2.2 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.1.2.2 (Closed Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product does not contain prerecorded synchronized media.
Authored Content (PDF): The PDF formats that the product is capable of exporting do not allow multimedia content.
1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded) (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.1.2.3 (Web)
- 10.1.2.3 (Non-web document)
- 11.1.2.3.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.1.2.3.2 (Closed Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product does not contain prerecorded video content that would require audio description or a media alternative.
Authored Content (PDF): The PDF formats that the product is capable of exporting do not allow multimedia content.
1.2.4 Captions (Live) (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.1.2.4 (Web)
- 10.1.2.4 (Non-web document)
- 11.1.2.4 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.1.2.4 (Closed Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product does not contain live synchronized media.
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain live synchronized media.
1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.1.2.5 (Web)
- 10.1.2.5 (Non-web document)
- 11.1.2.5 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.1.2.5 (Closed Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product does not contain prerecorded video content that would require audio description.
Authored Content (PDF): 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.
1.3.1 Info and Relationships (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.1.3.1 (Web)
- 10.1.3.1 (Non-web document)
- 11.1.3.1.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.1.3.1.2 (Closed Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Does Not Support
Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support
Software: 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 (PDF): The product does not allow authors to provide appropriate programmatic or textual equivalents for most visual structure and relationship information.
1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.1.3.2 (Web)
- 10.1.3.2 (Non-web document)
- 11.1.3.2.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.1.3.2.2 (Closed Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Does Not Support
Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support
Software: The product does not have a meaningful reading sequence that can be programmatically determined.
Authored Content (PDF): The product does not allow authors to present content in a meaningful sequence.
1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.1.3.3 (Web)
- 10.1.3.3 (Non-web document)
- 11.1.3.3 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.1.3.3 (Closed Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: Instructions do not rely solely on sensory characteristics.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion.
1.3.4 Orientation (Level AA 2.1 only)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.1.3.4 (Web)
- 10.1.3.4 (Non-web document)
- 11.1.3.4 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.1.3.4 (Closed Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: Content does not restrict its view and operation to a single display orientation.
Authored Content (PDF): Responding to the display orientation is a function of the user’s viewer application, not the authored content.
1.3.5 Identify Input Purpose (Level AA 2.1 only)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.1.3.5 (Web)
- 10.1.3.5 (Non-web document)
- 11.1.3.5 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.1.3.5 (Closed Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product’s technology does not have support for programmatic identification of input purpose.
Authored Content (PDF): The content technology does not have support for programmatic identification of input purpose.
Guideline 1.4 Distinguishable:
Make it easier for users to see and hear content including separating foreground from background.
1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.1.4.1 (Web)
- 10.1.4.1 (Non-web document)
- 11.1.4.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.1.4.1 (Closed Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product does not convey information through color alone.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion.
1.4.2 Audio Control (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.1.4.2 (Web)
- 10.1.4.2 (Non-web document)
- 11.1.4.2 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.1.4.2 (Closed Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product does not contain audio that plays automatically.
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain audio that plays automatically.
1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.1.4.3 (Web)
- 10.1.4.3 (Non-web document)
- 11.1.4.3 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.1.4.3 (Closed Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: Text within the product meets contrast requirements.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that text meets contrast requirements.
1.4.4 Resize text (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.1.4.4 (Web)
- 10.1.4.4 (Non-web document)
- 11.1.4.4.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.1.4.4.2 (Closed Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Partially Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The text of interface controls resizes to 200% for application menus. However, most windows, including the main tool bars and dialogs, do not resize.
Authored Content (PDF): Using the zoom function of a PDF reader application, text 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) - Does not apply
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Does not Support
Software: The product uses text instead of images of text.
Authored Content (PDF): All text is exported as an image with no alternative text.
1.4.10 Reflow (Level AA 2.1 only)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.1.4.10 (Web)
- 10.1.4.10 (Non-web document)
- 11.1.4.10.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.1.4.10.2 (Closed Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
Software: Partially Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The text of interface controls resizes to 200% for application menus. However, most windows, including the main tool bars and dialogs, do not resize.
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content requires two-dimensional layout for meaning.
1.4.11 Non-text Contrast (Level AA 2.1 only)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.1.4.11 (Web)
- 10.1.4.11 (Non-web document)
- 11.1.4.11 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.1.4.11 (Closed Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
Software: Partially Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: Most meaningful non-text content elements have sufficient contrast. Exceptions include:
In some product functions, a control has a dark blue outline on a dark gray background.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion.
1.4.12 Text Spacing (Level AA 2.1 only)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.1.4.12 (Web)
- 10.1.4.12 (Non-web document)
- 11.1.4.12 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.1.4.12 (Closed Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product is not implemented using markup languages.
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content is not implemented using markup languages.
1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus (Level AA 2.1 only)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.1.4.13 (Web)
- 10.1.4.13 (Non-web document)
- 11.1.4.13 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.1.4.13 (Closed Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: When content is triggered by hover or focus, it becomes visible and then hidden in a manner which meets this criterion.
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain content elements triggered by hover or focus.
Guideline 2.1 Keyboard Accessible:
Make all functionality available from a keyboard.
2.1.1 Keyboard (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.1.1 (Web)
- 10.2.1.1 (Non-web document)
- 11.2.1.1.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.2.1.1.2 (Closed Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Does Not Support
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The main application menus are keyboard accessible. However, most complete product functions cannot be operated through a keyboard interface. Examples include:
The main tool bar does not have a method of access via the keyboard.
Most controls are not accessible with the keyboard.
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain controls that would require a keyboard interface.
2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.1.2 (Web)
- 10.2.1.2 (Non-web document)
- 11.2.1.2 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.2.1.2 (Closed Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Does Not Support
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product contains keyboard traps. Examples include:
Focus is trapped at the library search box after creating a new document.
Authored Content (PDF): 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 (PDF): Supports
Software: The software provides character key shortcuts and they can be remapped within the software.
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not provide character key shortcuts.
Guideline 2.2 Enough Time:
Provide users enough time to read and use content.
2.2.1 Timing Adjustable (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.2.1 (Web)
- 10.2.2.1 (Non-web document)
- 11.2.2.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.2.2.1 (Closed Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product does not include time limits.
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not include time limits.
2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.2.2 (Web)
- 10.2.2.2 (Non-web document)
- 11.2.2.2 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.2.2.2 (Closed Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product does not include elements which move, blink, scroll, or auto-update.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion.
Guideline 2.3 Seizures:
Do not design content in a way that is known to cause seizures.
2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.3.1 (Web)
- 10.2.3.1 (Non-web document)
- 11.2.3.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.2.3.1 (Closed Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product does not contain flashing content.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that content does not flash.
Guideline 2.4 Navigable:
Provide ways to help users navigate, find content, and determine where they are.
2.4.1 Bypass Blocks (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.4.1 (Web)
- 10.2.4.1 (Non-web document) – Does not apply
- 11.2.4.1 (Open Functionality Software) – Does not apply
- 11.2.4.1 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software) – Does not apply to non-web software
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs) – Does not apply to non-web docs
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web software.
Authored Content (PDF): This criterion does not apply to non-web documents.
2.4.2 Page Titled (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.4.2 (Web)
- 10.2.4.2 (Non-web document)
- 11.2.4.2 (Open Functionality Software) - Does not apply
- 11.2.4.2 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support
Software: The title of the software and the titles of modal dialogs describe their purpose.
Authored Content (PDF): The product does not allow authors to customize the document title.
2.4.3 Focus Order (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.4.3 (Web)
- 10.2.4.3 (Non-web document)
- 11.2.4.3 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.2.4.3 (Closed Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: Where components receive focus, the focus order is consistent with the meaning of the content.
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain focusable elements.
2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.4.4 (Web)
- 10.2.4.4 (Non-web document)
- 11.2.4.4 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.2.4.4 (Closed Software
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Partially Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The purpose of most links in the product can be determined from the link text alone. Exceptions include:
Some links do not provide their purpose from link text alone, and information from the link’s context is not programmatically determined.
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain links.
2.4.5 Multiple Ways (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.4.5 (Web)
- 10.2.4.5 (Non-web document) – Does not apply
- 11.2.4.5 (Open Functionality Software) – Does not apply
- 11.2.4.5 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software) – Does not apply to non-web software
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs) – Does not apply to non-web docs
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web software.
Authored Content (PDF): This criterion does not apply to non-web documents.
2.4.6 Headings and Labels (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.4.6 (Web)
- 10.2.4.6 (Non-web document)
- 11.2.4.6 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.2.4.6 (Closed Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: Headings and labels are descriptive.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion.
2.4.7 Focus Visible (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.4.7 (Web)
- 10.2.4.7 (Non-web document)
- 11.2.4.7 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.2.4.7 (Closed Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: In those elements that can receive keyboard focus, focus is indicated visually.
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain focusable elements.
Guideline 2.5 Input Modalities:
Make it easier for users to operate functionality through various inputs beyond keyboard.
2.5.1 Pointer Gestures (Level A 2.1 only)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.5.1 (Web)
- 10.2.5.1 (Non-web document)
- 11.2.5.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.2.5.1 (Closed Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product does not rely on multipoint or path-based gestures.
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not rely on multipoint or path-based gestures.
2.5.2 Pointer Cancellation (Level A 2.1 only)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.5.2 (Web)
- 10.2.5.2 (Non-web document)
- 11.2.5.2 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.2.5.2 (Closed Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: Product functions that use a single pointer are completed when the user releases the pointer.
Authored Content (PDF): 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: Does Not Support
Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support
Software: In most product functions, user interface components do not provide programmatic name information.
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not include labels or other readable content.
2.5.4 Motion Actuation (Level A 2.1 only)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.5.4 (Web)
- 10.2.5.4 (Non-web document)
- 11.2.5.4 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.2.5.4 (Closed Software
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product does not have functionality operated by device motion or user motion.
Authored Content: Authored content does not have functionality operated by device motion or user motion.
Guideline 3.1 Readable:
Make text content readable and understandable.
3.1.1 Language of Page (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.3.1.1 (Web)
- 10.3.1.1 (Non-web document)
- 11.3.1.1.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.3.1.1.2 (Closed Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support
Software: The product relies on the features of the underlying operating system to set and indicate the language of the user interface.
Authored Content (PDF): The product does not allow authors to set the language of the document.
3.1.2 Language of Parts (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.3.1.2 (Web)
- 10.3.1.2 (Non-web document)
- 11.3.1.2 (Open Functionality Software) – Does not apply
- 11.3.1.2 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support
Software: Content is only presented in one language at a time.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors have no method for changing language of the content inline.
Guideline 3.2 Predictable:
Make Web pages appear and operate in predictable ways.
3.2.1 On Focus (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.3.2.1 (Web)
- 10.3.2.1 (Non-web document)
- 11.3.2.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.3.2.1 (Closed Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: User interface components do not initiate a change of context when a control or input field receives focus.
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain focusable components.
3.2.2 On Input (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.3.2.2 (Web)
- 10.3.2.2 (Non-web document)
- 11.3.2.2 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.3.2.2 (Closed Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: User interface components do not initiate a change of context when a control or input field receives input except where appropriate.
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain user input controls.
3.2.3 Consistent Navigation (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.3.2.3 (Web)
- 10.3.2.3 (Non-web document) – Does not apply
- 11.3.2.3 (Open Functionality Software) – Does not apply
- 11.3.2.3 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software) – Does not apply to non-web software
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs) – Does not apply to non-web docs
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web software.
Authored Content (PDF): This criterion does not apply to non-web documents.
3.2.4 Consistent Identification (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.3.2.4 (Web)
- 10.3.2.4 (Non-web document) – Does not apply
- 11.3.2.4 (Open Functionality Software) – Does not apply
- 11.3.2.4 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software) – Does not apply to non-web software
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs) – Does not apply to non-web docs
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web software.
Authored Content (PDF): This criterion does not apply to non-web documents.
Guideline 3.3 Input Assistance:
Help users avoid and correct mistakes.
3.3.1 Error Identification (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.3.3.1 (Web)
- 10.3.3.1 (Non-web document)
- 11.3.3.1.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.3.3.1.2 (Closed Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: Where input errors are automatically detected, items in error are identified and error messages are provided visually.
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not detect input errors that are displayed to users.
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 (PDF): Supports
Software: Visual labels are provided for input fields.
Authored Content (PDF): 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 (PDF): Supports
Software: Where input errors are automatically detected, suggestions for correction are provided to the user.
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not detect input errors that are displayed to users.
3.3.4 Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data) (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.3.3.4 (Web)
- 10.3.3.4 (Non-web document)
- 11.3.3.4 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.3.3.4 (Closed Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product does not process legal commitments or financial transactions. When editing files, changes to user-controllable data are reversible or can be confirmed before finalizing.
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain legal or financial data and does not modify user-controllable data.
Guideline 4.1 Compatible:
Maximize compatibility with current and future user agents, including assistive technologies.
4.1.1 Parsing (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.4.1.1 (Web)
- 10.4.1.1 (Non-web document)
- 11.4.1.1.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.4.1.1.2 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web software.
Authored Content (PDF): The authored content is not implemented using markup languages.
4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.4.1.2 (Web)
- 10.4.1.2 (Non-web document)
- 11.4.1.2.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.4.1.2.2 (Closed Software) – Not required
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Does Not Support
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: User interface components in most product functions do not provide programmatic information.
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain controls that would require programmatically determined name, role, state, property, and value 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 (PDF): Supports
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web software.
Authored Content (PDF): This criterion does not apply to non-web documents.
Revised Section 508 Report
Notes:
Chapter 3: Functional Performance Criteria (FPC)
Notes: This table documents instances of equivalent facilitation or instances of functions not addressed by technical requirements. Responses which cite technical requirements are informative only.
Software: Does Not Support
Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support
Software: Most functions of the product are not usable without vision. Examples include:
As noted in 1.1.1 Non-text Content, the product does not provide sufficient text alternatives.
As noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, most information and relationships conveyed through presentation in the product cannot be programmatically determined, nor are they available in text.
As noted in 1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence, the product does not have a meaningful reading sequence that can be programmatically determined.
As noted in 2.1.1
Keyboard, most product functionality cannot be operated using the keyboard alone for navigation.
As noted in 2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap, a keyboard trap is present when creating a new document.
As noted in 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value, user interface components in most product functions do not provide programmatic information.
Authored Content (PDF): The product does not allow authors to create content which is functional for users without vision. Examples include:
As noted in 1.1.1 Non-text Content, authors cannot provide alternative text that is exported.
As noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, the product does not allow authors to provide appropriate programmatic or textual equivalents for most visual structure and relationship information.
As noted in 1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence, the product does not allow authors to present content in a meaningful sequence.
Software: Partially Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: Most functions of the product are usable with limited vision. Exceptions include:
As noted in 1.1.1 Non-text Content, the product does not provide sufficient text alternatives.
As noted in 503.2 User Preferences, the product does not fully support Windows High Contrast mode.
As noted in 503.2 User Preferences, most menus and windows do not change font sizes when the system font size changes.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content which is functional for users with limited vision.
302.3 Without Perception of Color |
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product is usable by people without perception of color.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content which is functional for users without perception of color.
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product does not require the use of hearing.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content which is functional for users without hearing.
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product does not require the use of hearing.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content which is functional for users with limited hearing.
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product does not require the use of speech.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content which is functional for users without speech.
Software: Does Not Support
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: Most functions of the product are not usable with limited manipulation. Examples include:
As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, most product functionality requires the use of a mouse.
As noted in 2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap, a keyboard trap is present when creating a new document.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content which is functional for users with limited manipulation.
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product is functional with limited reach and strength.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content which is functional with limited reach and strength.
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product is functional for users with limited language, cognitive, and learning abilities.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content which is functional for users with limited language, cognitive, and learning abilities.
The product exposes the values of most input controls to assistive technology. Exceptions include:
Combo boxes.
Partially Supports |
The product allows assistive technology to move or modify focus, insertion point, and selection for most controls. Exceptions include:
As noted in 2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap, focus is trapped at the library search box after creating a new document.
The product does not notify assistive technology about most attribute changes in user interface elements. Examples include:
The state change of checkboxes and radio buttons.
The product supports most platform accessibility settings. Exceptions include:
The product does not fully support High Contrast mode. Only the menus and popup windows change their theme.
Most windows, including the main tool bars and dialogs, do not resize.
The product does not display video. |
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:
Software: Does Not Support
Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support
Software: Most functions of the product are not usable without vision. Examples include:
As noted in 1.1.1 Non-text Content, the product does not provide sufficient text alternatives.
As noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, most information and relationships conveyed through presentation in the product cannot be programmatically determined, nor are they available in text.
As noted in 1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence, the product does not have a meaningful reading sequence that can be programmatically determined.
As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, most product functionality cannot be operated using the keyboard alone for navigation.
As noted in 2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap, a keyboard trap is present when creating a new document.
As noted in 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value, user interface components in most product functions do not provide programmatic information.
Authored Content (PDF): The product does not allow authors to create content which is functional for users without vision. Examples include:
As noted in 1.1.1 Non-text Content, authors cannot provide alternative text that is exported.
As noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, the product does not allow authors to provide appropriate programmatic or textual equivalents for most visual structure and relationship information.
As noted in 1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence, the product does not allow authors to present content in a meaningful sequence.
Software: Partially Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: Most functions of the product are usable with limited vision. Exceptions include:
As noted in 1.1.1 Non-text Content, the product does not provide sufficient text alternatives.
As noted in 1.4.11 Non-text Contrast, in some product functions a control has a dark blue outline on a dark gray background.
As noted in 11.7 User Preferences, the product does not fully support Windows High Contrast mode.
As noted in 11.7 User Preferences, most menus and windows do not change font sizes when the system font size changes.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content which is functional for users with limited vision.
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product is usable by people without perception of color.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content which is functional for users without perception of color.
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product does not require the use of hearing.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content which is functional for users without hearing.
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product does not require the use of hearing.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content which is functional for users with limited hearing.
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product does not require the use of speech.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content which is functional for users without speech.
Software: Does Not Support
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: Most functions of the product are not usable with limited manipulation or strength. Examples include:
As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, most product functionality requires the use of a mouse.
As noted in 2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap, a keyboard trap is present when creating a new document.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content which is functional for users with limited manipulation or strength.
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product is functional with limited reach.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content which is functional with limited reach.
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product does not contain flashing content.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content which does not flash, or flashes within an acceptable threshold, in order to minimize the potential for triggering photosensitive seizures.
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product is functional for users with limited language, cognitive, and learning abilities.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content which is functional for users with limited language, cognitive, and learning abilities.
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product maintains user privacy when accessibility features are used.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content which maintains user privacy when accessibility features are used.
Chapter 5: Generic Requirements
Notes:
Chapter 6: ICT with Two-Way Voice Communication
Notes: Not Applicable
Chapter 7: ICT with Video Capabilities
Notes: Not Applicable
Chapter 8: Hardware
Notes: Not Applicable
Chapter 9: Web (see WCAG 2.x section)
Notes: Not Applicable
Chapter 10: Non-web Documents
Notes:
Chapter 11: Software
Notes:
The product does not contain tables. |
The product exposes the values of most input controls to assistive technology. Exceptions include:
Combo boxes.
The product allows assistive technology to move or modify focus, insertion point, and selection for most controls. Exceptions include:
As noted in 2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap, focus is trapped at the library search box after creating a new document.
The product does not notify assistive technology about most attribute changes in user interface elements. Examples include:
The state change of checkboxes and radio buttons.
The product supports most platform accessibility settings. Exceptions include:
The product does not fully support Windows High Contrast mode. Only the menus and popup windows change their theme.
Most windows, including the main tool bars and dialogs, do not resize.
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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