Adobe Accessibility Conformance Report
(Based on VPAT® Version 2.4)
Product Information
Name of Product/Version: Adobe Premiere Pro version 14.0.4 (Windows)
Product Description: Premiere Pro is the industry-leading video editing application, offering robust format support, efficient workflows, and rich creative tools for color, graphics, and sound. Edit, craft and deliver beautiful content for film, TV, the web, and more.
Date: April 2020
Contact information: access@adobe.com
Notes: The information contained in this report applies to the product itself. Information about product help and support documentation 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 Premiere Pro involved extensive use of leading assistive technology, such as screen readers, screen magnifiers, and speech recognition software, as well exclusive use of the keyboard. Native platform accessibility features were also used to assist with testing. These were supplemented with techniques such as manual inspection of Accessibility API output.
Applicable Standards/Guidelines
This report covers the degree of conformance for the following accessibility standard/guidelines:
Standard/Guideline |
Included in Report |
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Level A: Yes |
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Level A: Yes |
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Yes |
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Yes |
Terms
The terms used in the Conformance Level information are defined as follows:
- Supports: The functionality of the product has at least one method that meets the criterion without known defects or meets with equivalent facilitation.
- Partially Supports: Some functionality of the product does not meet the criterion.
- Does Not Support: The majority of product functionality does not meet the criterion.
- Not Applicable: The criterion is not relevant to the product.
- Not Evaluated: The product has not been evaluated against the criterion. This can be used only in WCAG 2.0 Level AAA.
WCAG 2.x Report
All WCAG sections also document conformance with:
- EN 301 549: Chapter 9 - Web, Sections 10.1-10.4 of Chapter 10 - Non-Web documents, and Sections 11.1-11.4 and 11.8.2 of Chapter 11 - Non-Web Software (open and closed functionality), and Sections 12.1.2 and 12.2.4 of Chapter 12 – Documentation
- Revised Section 508: Chapter 5 – 501.1 Scope, 504.2 Content Creation or Editing, and Chapter 6 – 602.3 Electronic Support Documentation.
Note: When reporting on conformance with the WCAG 2.x Success Criteria, they are scoped for full pages, complete processes, and accessibility-supported ways of using technology as documented in the WCAG 2.0 Conformance Requirements.
Guideline 1.1 Text Alternatives:
Provide text alternatives for any non-text content so that it can be changed into other forms people need, such as large print, braille, speech, symbols or simpler language.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
1.1.1 Non-text Content (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Partially Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The product provides sufficient text alternatives for most instances of images. Exceptions include:
Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain non-text content that would require a text alternative. |
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)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The product does not contain prerecorded audio-only or video-only media. Authored Content (Video): Authors can provide audio description for what would otherwise be video-only media. |
1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The product does not provide captions for sample video content used in tutorials. Authored Content (Video): Authors can create & preserve open or closed captions for video content. |
1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded) (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The product does not provide audio description or a transcript for sample video content used in tutorials. Authored Content (Video): The product does not provide audio description or a transcript for tutorial video content. |
1.2.4 Captions (Live) (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The product does not contain live synchronized media. Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain live synchronized media. |
1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The product does not provide audio description for sample video content used in tutorials. Authored Content (Video): Authors can provide closed or open audio description for video content. |
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)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: Software: Some structure and relationship information, such as the table content on the Home Screen, is provided through object information. However, most structure and relationship information are not provided programmatically or in text. Examples include:
Authored Content (Video): Video file formats are not capable of containing programmatic structure information or text. |
1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The product presents content in a meaningful sequence. Authored Content (Video): The product allows authors to present content in a meaningful sequence. |
1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Partially Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: Most instructions do not rely solely on sensory characteristics. Exceptions include:
Authored Content (Video): Supports |
1.3.4 Orientation (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: Content does not restrict its view and operation to a single display orientation. Authored Content (Video): Responding to the display orientation is a function of the user’s media player, not the authored content. |
1.3.5 Identify Input Purpose (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The product’s technology does not have support for programmatic identification of input purpose. Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain input fields that collect information about the user. |
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 |
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1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The product does not convey information through color alone. Many features rely on color changes; however, textual alternatives are available via a tooltip on mouse hover. Authored Content (Video): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion. |
1.4.2 Audio Control (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The product does not contain audio that plays automatically. Authored Content (Video): Playback control is a function of the user’s media player, not the authored content. |
1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Partially Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: Most text meets minimum contrast requirements, either by default or through product Preferences. Exceptions include:
Authored Content (Video): Authors can ensure that text meets contrast requirements. |
1.4.4 Resize text (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The product does not provide its own text resizing function. The product contains a minimum required pixel screen width of 1024 x 768. When text is resized using operating system display scaling, most content does not resize with the operating system text sizing. Authored Content (Video): This criterion does not apply to captions or images of text in video. |
1.4.5 Images of Text (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Partially Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: Exceptions include:
Authored Content (Video): A particular presentation is essential for images of text in video. |
1.4.10 Reflow (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: This criterion requires product functionality at a width equivalent of 320 CSS pixels. However, the product requires a minimum width of at least 768 pixels. Authored Content (Video): Authored content requires two-dimensional layout for meaning. |
1.4.11 Non-text Contrast (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Software: Partially Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: Most meaningful non-text content elements have sufficient contrast. Exceptions include:
Authored Content (Video): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion. |
1.4.12 Text Spacing (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The product is not implemented using markup languages. Authored Content (Video): Authored Content is not implemented using markup languages. |
1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Software: Partially Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: Exceptions include:
Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain content elements triggered by hover or focus. |
Guideline 2.1 Keyboard Accessible:
Make all functionality available from a keyboard.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
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2.1.1 Keyboard (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: Most product functionality cannot be operated through a keyboard interface. Examples include:
Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain controls that would require a keyboard interface. |
2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Partially Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: A default keyboard shortcut allows users to navigate between panels; however, the Effects panel does not allow focus to be moved to this panel. Using the Window menu, users can navigate to this panel, but then cannot leave this panel without using the Window menu again. Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain focusable elements. |
2.1.4 Character Key Shortcuts (Level A 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The product provides character key shortcuts for many product functions. Users can disable or remap the shortcut keys with the Keyboard Settings dialog. Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not provide character key shortcuts. |
Guideline 2.2 Enough Time:
Provide users enough time to read and use content.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
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2.2.1 Timing Adjustable (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The product does not include time limits. Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not include time limits. |
2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Partially Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: Exceptions include:
Authored Content (Video): Playback control is a function of the user’s media player, not the authored content. |
Guideline 2.3 Seizures:
Do not design content in a way that is known to cause seizures.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
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2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The product contains flashing content that meets the general flash and red flash thresholds. Authored Content (Video): Authors can ensure that content does not flash or flashes within an acceptable threshold. |
Guideline 2.4 Navigable:
Provide ways to help users navigate, find content, and determine where they are.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
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2.4.1 Bypass Blocks (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web software. Authored Content (Video): This criterion does not apply to non-web documents. |
2.4.2 Page Titled (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Does Not Support |
Software: The title of the software describes its purpose. Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not have a programmatic title. |
2.4.3 Focus Order (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: Components receive focus in a meaningful order. Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain focusable elements. |
2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The purpose of links in the product can be determined from the link text alone or from the programmatic context of the link. Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain links. |
2.4.5 Multiple Ways (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web software. Authored Content (Video): This criterion does not apply to non-web documents. |
2.4.6 Headings and Labels (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: Headings and labels are descriptive. Authored Content (Video): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion. |
2.4.7 Focus Visible (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The keyboard focus indicator is visible by default. Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain focusable elements. |
Guideline 2.5 Input Modalities:
Make it easier for users to operate functionality through various inputs beyond keyboard.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
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2.5.1 Pointer Gestures (Level A 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The product does not rely on multipoint or path-based gestures. Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not rely on multipoint or path-based gestures. |
2.5.2 Pointer Cancellation (Level A 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: Some product functions that use a single pointer are completed when a user releases the pointer; however, most complete when a user clicks down. Examples include:
Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not rely on pointer input. |
2.5.3 Label in Name (Level A 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: In most product functions, accessible names of controls do not contain the text of their visible labels. In most panels, input fields have a visible label but do not provide a programmatic name. Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain user interface controls. |
2.5.4 Motion Actuation (Level A 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The product does not have functionality operated by device motion or user motion. Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not have functionality operated by device motion or user motion. |
Guideline 3.1 Readable:
Make text content readable and understandable.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
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3.1.1 Language of Page (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Partially Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The product is available in 10 languages. Most users configure software to match their operating system language. However, the product does not automatically follow the operating system language setting to render its user interface, and the product does not identify its language to assistive technology. Authored Content (Video): Video file formats are not capable of containing a programmatically determined language. |
3.1.2 Language of Parts (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: Content is only presented in one language at a time. Authored Content (Video): Authored content is not capable of containing a programmatically determined language. |
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)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: Components do not initiate a change of context when focused. Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain focusable components. |
3.2.2 On Input (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: Changes of context do not occur automatically on user input. Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain user input controls. |
3.2.3 Consistent Navigation (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web software. Authored Content (Video): This criterion does not apply to non-web documents. |
3.2.4 Consistent Identification (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web software. Authored Content (Video): This criterion does not apply to non-web documents. |
Guideline 3.3 Input Assistance:
Help users avoid and correct mistakes.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
3.3.1 Error Identification (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Partially Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: Most input errors are identified and described to the users in text. Exceptions include:
Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain user input controls which would require error identification. |
3.3.2 Labels or Instructions (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: Labels are provided for input fields. Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain user input controls that would require labels or instructions. |
3.3.3 Error Suggestion (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: Where input errors are automatically detected, suggestions for correction are provided to the user. When the product automatically replaces an invalid value, the new value acts as a suggestion for correction. Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain user input controls that would require suggestions for correction. |
3.3.4 Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data) (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): 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 (Video): Authored content does not contain legal or financial data and does not modify user-controllable data. |
Guideline 4.1 Compatible:
Maximize compatibility with current and future user agents, including assistive technologies.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
4.1.1 Parsing (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The product is not implemented using markup languages Authored Content (Video): The authored content is not implemented using markup languages. |
4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: User interface components in most product functions do not provide programmatic name, role, state, or value information. Examples include:
Authored Content (Video): 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)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web software Authored Content (Video): This criterion does not apply to non-web documents. |
Revised Section 508 Report
Notes:
Chapter 3: Functional Performance Criteria (FPC)
Notes: This table documents instances of equivalent facilitation or instances of functions not addressed by technical requirements. Responses which cite technical requirements are informative only.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
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302.1 Without Vision |
Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: Most functions of the product are not usable without vision. Examples include:
Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content which is functional for users without vision. |
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302.2 With Limited Vision |
Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: Most functions of the product are not usable with limited vision. Examples include:
Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content which is functional for users with limited vision. |
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Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: As noted in 1.4.1 Use of Color, the product does not rely solely on color to communicate information. Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content which is functional for users without perception of color. |
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302.4 Without Hearing |
Software: Partially Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: When a user’s source media clips contain audio without a text alternative, functional equivalence for users without hearing would require a fundamental alteration of the product. Most functions of the product, such as editing the visual content of videos, do not require the use of hearing. Exceptions include:
Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content which is functional without hearing. As noted in 504.2.1 Preservation of Information Provided for Accessibility in Format Conversion, captioning will be preserved if it existed before editing. |
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302.5 With Limited Hearing |
Software: Partially Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: When a user’s source media clips contain audio without a text alternative, functional equivalence for users with limited hearing would require a fundamental alteration of the product. Most functions of the product, such as editing the visual content of videos, do not require the use of hearing. Exceptions include:
Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content which is functional limited hearing. As noted in 504.2.1 Preservation of Information Provided for Accessibility in Format Conversion, captioning will be preserved if it existed before editing. |
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302.6 Without Speech |
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The product does not require the use of speech. Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content which is functional for users without speech. |
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302.7 With Limited Manipulation |
Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: Most functions of the product are usable with limited manipulation. Exceptions include:
Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content which is functional with limited manipulation. |
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302.8 With Limited Reach and Strength |
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The product is functional with limited reach and strength. Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content which is functional with limited reach and strength. |
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302.9 With Limited Language, Cognitive, and Learning Abilities |
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The product is functional for users with limited language, cognitive, and learning abilities. Users with cognitive disabilities have varying needs for features that allow them to adapt content and work with assistive technology or accessibility features of the platform. The product provides a highly customizable interface to hide or display controls, along with a large use of icons rather than words to explain what function a button serves. Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content which is functional for users with limited language, cognitive, and learning abilities. |
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
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501.1 Scope – Incorporation of WCAG 2.x AA |
See WCAG 2.x section |
See information in WCAG 2.x section. |
502.2.1 User Control of Accessibility Features |
Not Applicable |
The product is not platform software. |
502.2.2 No Disruption of Accessibility Features |
Supports |
The product does not disrupt platform accessibility features. |
502.3.1 Object Information |
Does Not Support |
Most objects in the product do not expose name, role, state, boundary, or description information to assistive technology. |
502.3.2 Modification of Object Information |
Does Not Support |
Most controls do not receive keyboard focus, which prevents assistive technology from modifying their values and text. |
502.3.3 Row, Column, and Headers |
Supports |
The product exposes the row, column, and headers of table cells, such as in the home screen, to assistive technology. |
502.3.4 Values |
Does Not Support |
Most input controls, such as buttons and dropdowns, do not expose their values to assistive technology. |
502.3.5 Modification of Values |
Supports |
The product allows assistive technology to modify the values of input controls. |
502.3.6 Label Relationships |
Does Not Support |
The product does not expose most label relationships to assistive technology. |
502.3.7 Hierarchical Relationships |
Does Not Support |
The product does not expose hierarchical parent-child relationships to assistive technology. |
502.3.8 Text |
Does Not Support |
The product does not expose most text content and text values to assistive technology. |
502.3.9 Modification of Text |
Supports |
The product allows assistive technology to modify the text of input controls. |
502.3.10 List of Actions |
Does Not Support |
Most controls in the product do not expose programmatic role information and actions which can be taken on objects to assistive technology. |
502.3.11 Actions on Objects |
Does Not Support |
The product does not allow assistive technology to perform actions on most objects. |
502.3.12 Focus Cursor |
Supports |
The product exposes focus, text insertion point, and text selection to assistive technology. |
502.3.13 Modification of Focus Cursor |
Supports |
The product allows assistive technology to move focus and modify text selection ranges. |
502.3.14 Event Notification |
Does Not Support |
The product does not notify assistive technology about most attribute changes in user interface elements. |
502.4 Platform Accessibility Features |
Not Applicable |
The product is not platform software. |
503.2 User Preferences |
Does Not Support |
The product does not adapt to platform settings for color, contrast, and font size. |
503.3 Alternative User Interfaces |
Not Applicable |
The product does not provide an alternative user interface that functions as assistive technology. |
503.4.1 Caption Controls |
Supports |
The product provides user controls for captions. |
503.4.2 Audio Description Controls |
Supports |
The product provides user controls for audio descriptions. |
504.2 Content Creation or Editing |
See WCAG 2.x section |
See information in WCAG 2.x section. |
504.2.1 Preservation of Information Provided for Accessibility in Format Conversion |
Supports |
When converting content, the product preserves the accessibility information of the source formats. |
504.2.2 PDF Export |
Not Applicable |
The product does not export PDF files. |
504.3 Prompts |
Does Not Support |
Most authoring functions do not prompt authors to create content which conforms to WCAG 2.x Levels A and AA. |
504.4 Templates |
Not Applicable |
The product does not provide templates for authored content. |
Chapter 6: Support Documentation and Services
Notes: Information regarding Support Documentation and Services is available in the Accessibility Conformance Report for the Adobe Help Center on the Adobe Accessibility Compliance website.
EN 301 549 Report
Notes:
Chapter 4: Functional Performance Statements (FPS)
Notes:
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
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4.2.1 Usage without vision |
Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: Most functions of the product are not usable without vision. Examples include:
Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content which is functional for users without vision. |
4.2.2 Usage with limited vision |
Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: Most functions of the product are not usable with limited vision. Examples include:
Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content which is functional for users with limited vision. |
4.2.3 Usage without perception of colour |
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: As noted in 1.4.1 Use of Color, the product does not rely solely on color to communicate information. Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content which is functional for users without perception of color. |
4.2.4 Usage without hearing |
Software: Partially Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: When a user’s source media clips contain audio without a text alternative, functional equivalence for users without hearing would require a fundamental alteration of the product. Most functions of the product, such as editing the visual content of videos, do not require the use of hearing. Exceptions include:
Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content which is functional without hearing. As noted in 7.1.3 Preservation of captioning and 10.5 Caption positioning, captioning can be set to not interfere with displayed video content, and will be preserved if it existed before editing. |
4.2.5 Usage with limited hearing |
Software: Partially Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: When a user’s source media clips contain audio without a text alternative, functional equivalence for users with limited hearing would require a fundamental alteration of the product. Most functions of the product, such as editing the visual content of videos, do not require the use of hearing. Exceptions include:
Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content which is functional with limited hearing. As noted in 7.1.3 Preservation of captioning and 10.5 Caption positioning, captioning can be set to not interfere with displayed video content, and will be preserved if it existed before editing. |
4.2.6 Usage with no or limited vocal capability |
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The product does not require the use of speech. Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content which is functional for users without speech. |
4.2.7 Usage with limited manipulation or strength |
Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: Most functions of the product are usable with limited manipulation or strength. Exceptions include:
Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content which is functional with limited manipulation and strength. |
4.2.8 Usage with limited reach |
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The product is functional with limited reach. Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content which is functional with limited reach. |
4.2.9 Minimize photosensitive seizure triggers |
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: As noted in 2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold, content in the product does not flash. Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content which does not flash, or flashes within an acceptable threshold, in order to minimize the potential for triggering photosensitive seizures. |
4.2.10 Usage with limited cognition, language or learning |
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The product is functional for users with limited language, cognitive, and learning abilities. Users with cognitive disabilities have varying needs for features that allow them to adapt content and work with assistive technology or accessibility features of the platform. The product provides a highly customizable interface to hide or display controls, along with a large use of icons rather than words to explain what function a button serves. Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content which is functional for users with limited language, cognitive, and learning abilities. |
4.2.11 Privacy |
Software: Not Applicable Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The product does not ask for or display legal, financial, or personal data. Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not ask for or display legal, financial, or personal data. |
Chapter 5: Generic Requirements
Notes:
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
5.1.3.1 Audio output of visual information |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.2 Auditory output delivery including speech |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.3 Auditory output correlation |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.4 Speech output user control |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.5 Speech output automatic interruption |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.6 Speech output for non-text content |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.7 Speech output for video information |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.8 Masked entry |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.9 Private access to personal data |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.10 Non-interfering audio output |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.11 Private listening volume |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.12 Speaker volume |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.13 Volume reset |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.14 Spoken languages |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.15 Non-visual error identification |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.16 Receipts, tickets, and transactional outputs |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.4 Functionality closed to text enlargement |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have functionality that is closed to text enlargement. |
5.1.5 Visual output for auditory information |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.6.1 Closed functionality |
See 5.1.3.1 through 5.1.3.16 |
See information in 5.1.3.1 through 5.1.3.16 |
5.1.6.2 Input focus |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have functionality that is closed to keyboards. |
5.2 Activation of accessibility features |
Supports |
The product does not have specific documented accessibility features. The product instead relies upon platform accessibility features. |
5.3 Biometrics |
Not Applicable |
The product does not use biological characteristics for user identification or for control of the product. |
5.4 Preservation of accessibility information during conversion |
Supports |
When converting content, the product preserves the accessibility information of the source formats. |
5.5.1 Means of operation |
Not Applicable |
The product has only non-mechanical operable parts, such as on-screen buttons, which do not require grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist to operate. |
5.5.2 Operable parts discernibility |
Does Not Support |
The product has only non-mechanical operable parts, such as on-screen buttons. As noted in 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value, most operable parts lack an accessible name which would enable them to be discernible without user vision. |
5.6.1 Tactile or auditory status |
Not Applicable |
This product does not have locking or toggle controls. |
5.6.2 Visual status |
Not Applicable |
This product does not have locking or toggle controls. |
5.7 Key repeat |
Not Applicable |
The product relies on platform software to turn off or adjust key repeat. |
5.8 Double-strike key acceptance |
Not Applicable |
This product does not, by itself, supply a keyboard or keypad. |
5.9 Simultaneous user actions |
Supports |
The product relies on platform software features, such as Sticky Keys, to ensure simultaneous user actions are not required. |
Chapter 6: ICT with Two-Way Voice Communication
Notes: Not Applicable
Chapter 7: ICT with Video Capabilities
Notes:
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
7.1.1 Captioning playback |
Supports |
The product provides controls for users to select and play closed captioning. |
7.1.2 Captioning synchronization |
Supports |
When the product displays captions, synchronization is preserved between the captions and the corresponding audio. |
7.1.3 Preservation of captioning |
Supports |
The product preserves available caption data when converting video from supported media formats. |
7.2.1 Audio description playback |
Supports |
The product provides controls for users to select and play closed audio description tracks. |
7.2.2 Audio description synchronization |
Supports |
When the product plays closed audio description, synchronization is preserved between the audio description and the corresponding audiovisual content. |
7.2.3 Preservation of audio description |
Supports |
The product preserves available closed audio description data when converting video. |
7.3 User controls for captions and audio description |
Supports |
The product provides user controls for captions and audio descriptions. |
Chapter 8: Hardware
Notes: Not Applicable
Chapter 9: Web (see WCAG 2.x section)
Notes:
Chapter 10: Non-web Documents
Notes:
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
10.1.1.1 through 10.4.1.3 |
See WCAG 2.x section |
See information in WCAG 2.x section. |
10.5 Caption positioning |
Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Authored Content (Video): The product allows authors to position captions so they do not obscure relevant visual information. |
10.6 Audio description timing |
Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Authored Content (Video): The product allows authors to provide timing of audio descriptions, so they do not interfere with relevant audio information. |
Chapter 11: Software
Notes:
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
11.1.1.1 through 11.4.1.3 |
See WCAG 2.x section |
See information in the WCAG 2.x section. |
11.5.2.3 Use of accessibility services |
See 11.5.2.5 through 11.5.2.17 |
See information in 11.5.2.5 through 11.5.2.17. |
11.5.2.4 Assistive technology |
Not applicable |
The product is not assistive technology |
11.5.2.5 Object information |
Does Not Support |
Most objects in the product do not expose name, role, state, boundary, or description information to assistive technology. |
11.5.2.6 Row, column, and headers |
Supports |
The product exposes the row, column, and headers of table cells, such as in the home screen, to assistive technology. |
11.5.2.7 Values |
Does Not Support |
Most input controls, such as buttons and dropdowns, do not expose their values to assistive technology. |
11.5.2.8 Label relationships |
Does Not Support |
The product does not expose most label relationships to assistive technology. |
11.5.2.9 Parent-child relationships |
Does Not Support |
The product does not expose hierarchical parent-child relationships to assistive technology. |
11.5.2.10 Text |
Does Not Support |
The product does not expose most text content and text values to assistive technology. |
11.5.2.11 List of available actions |
Does Not Support |
Most controls in the product do not expose programmatic role information and actions which can be taken on objects to assistive technology. |
11.5.2.12 Execution of available actions |
Does Not Support |
The product does not allow assistive technology to perform actions on most objects. |
11.5.2.13 Tracking of focus and selection attributes |
Supports |
The product exposes focus, text insertion point, and text selection to assistive technology. |
11.5.2.14 Modification of focus and selection attributes |
Supports |
The product allows assistive technology to move focus and modify text selection ranges. |
11.5.2.15 Change notification |
Does Not Support |
The product does not notify assistive technology about most attribute changes in user interface elements. |
11.5.2.16 Modifications of states and properties |
Does Not Support |
Most controls do not receive keyboard focus, which prevents assistive technology from modifying their values and text. |
11.5.2.17 Modifications of values and text |
Does Not Support |
Most controls do not receive keyboard focus, which prevents assistive technology from modifying their values and text. |
11.6.1 User control of accessibility features |
Not Applicable |
The product is not platform software. |
11.6.2 No disruption of accessibility features |
Supports |
The product does not disrupt platform accessibility features. |
11.7 User preferences |
Does Not Support |
The product does not adapt to platform settings for color, contrast, and font size. |
11.8.2 Accessible content creation |
See WCAG 2.x section |
The product enables authors to create content which conforms to most WCAG 2.1 Levels A and AA. See details for individual criteria in the WCAG 2.x section. However, most authoring functions in the product do not actively guide authors to create accessible content. |
11.8.3 Preservation of accessibility information in transformations |
Supports |
The product preserves information provided for accessibility. |
11.8.4 Repair assistance |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have accessibility checking functionality. |
11.8.5 Templates |
Not Applicable |
The product does not provide templates for authored content. |
Chapter 12: Documentation and Support Services
Notes: Information regarding Support Documentation and Services is available in the Accessibility Conformance Report for the Adobe Help Center on the Adobe Accessibility Compliance website.
Chapter 13: ICT Providing Relay or Emergency Service Access
Notes: Not Applicable
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