Adobe Accessibility Conformance Report
VPAT® Version 2.0 – December 2017
Product Information
- Name of Product/Version: Adobe Presenter 11.1
- Product Description: Convert PowerPoint 2016 slides into interactive eLearning and publish to HTML5. Track learner performance with the integration of leading LMSs.
- 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 Presenter 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:
Level A - Yes
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.
- Supports with Exceptions: 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.
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: Supports with Exceptions
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Does Not Support
Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support
Software: The product provides sufficient information for some elements, such as checkboxes, buttons and some radio buttons, in the PowerPoint interface, but only a few controls in the product’s interface windows provide sufficient information to assistive technology.
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Alternate text information is not available for some published content, such as Character images, Background images and the graphics created through the “Learning Interaction” dialog.
Authored Content (PDF): Alternate text information is not available for published 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
- 9.2.2 (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/SWF): Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support
Software: The product does not provide prerecorded audio-only or video-only content.
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): It is possible to create audio-only and video-only content and alternatives for them.
Authored Content (PDF): Alternatives for audio-only and video-only cannot be created for PDF.
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/SWF): Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product does not provide prerecorded media that requires captions.
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): The product allows for the inclusion of subtitles which can act as open captions.
Authored Content (PDF): The product allows for the inclusion of subtitles which can act as open 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/SWF): Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product does not provide prerecorded media that requires audio description.
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): The product includes features allowing content creators to add audio tracks that fully describe any visually displayed content.
Authored Content (PDF): The product includes features allowing content creators to add audio tracks that fully describe any visually displayed content.
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
- 9.2.7 (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: Supports with Exceptions
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Does Not Support
Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support
Software: The product provides sufficient information for some elements, such as checkboxes, buttons and some radio buttons in the ribbon, but many inputs and controls in the product’s interface and windows lack proper semantics, such as name, role and state.
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): None of the user interface elements in the product’s player and presentation content provide proper roles for interface elements, except the quiz questions form fields (e.g., Edit field and radio buttons).
Authored Content (PDF): The product’s output does not provide programmatically determinable nor textual equivalents of information, structure and relationships.
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: Supports with Exceptions
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Does Not Support
Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support
Software: Most content in the product is ordered in a meaningful sequence and various ribbons can be accessed with the keyboard. However, exceptions exist in some dialogs where focus is not set on the first element and the tab order is illogical, e.g., the Add New Question Group dialog.
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Content and elements in authored content are not properly conveyed and are either absent or incorrectly ordered.
Authored Content (PDF): A meaningful reading sequence cannot be programmatically determined in the product’s output.
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: Supports
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
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
- 9.2.10 (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
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
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/SWF): Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product does not include audio that plays automatically.
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Authored content does not contain audio that plays automatically.
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain audio that plays automatically.
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
- 9.2.15 (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: Supports with Exceptions
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Does Not Support
Authored Content (PDF): Supports with Exceptions
Software: The product’s ribbon in PowerPoint is completely accessible to keyboard-only users, however, the various dialogs and windows to manipulate specific portions of the product lack keyboard-only access.
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): None of the controls in the product’s output are keyboard accessible.
Authored Content (PDF): There are existing predefined keyboard key combinations that can be used to effect the controls in the product’s output, but not all controls are keyboard accessible.
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/SWF): Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product does not include keyboard traps
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Authored content does not include keyboard traps.
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not include keyboard traps.
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
- 9.2.17 (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/SWF): Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product does not include time-based limits.
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Authored content does not include time-based limits.
Authored Content (PDF): Authored 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/SWF): Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product does not include elements which automatically move, blink, scroll, or auto-update.
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion.
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
- 9.2.19 (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/SWF): Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
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
- 9.2.20 (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/SWF): Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web documents.
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): No repeated blocks of content are present within the content.
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
- 9.2.21 (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/SWF): Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
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/SWF): Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support
Software: Controls in the ribbon appear in the same order as they appear grouped visually. Controls in other windows that receive focus do not always follow this pattern.
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Authored content does not provide keyboard-only access to any controls.
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content provides keyboard shortcuts, but does not support navigation using the keyboard alone.
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
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product does not contain links.
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Authored content does not contain links.
Authored Content (PDF): The product allows authors to create content that meets this criterion.
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
- 9.2.27 (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 with Exceptions
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Does Not Support
Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support
Software: The product’s ribbon relies on the features of the underlying Windows operating system to set and indicate the language of the UI. Other windows and dialogs do not.
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): The author cannot define the language of authored content.
Authored Content (PDF): The author cannot define the language of authored content.
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
- 9.2.29 (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: Does Not Support
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
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
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Changes of context that occur on user input are clearly indicated to the user before invoking them.
Authored Content (PDF): Changes of context that occur on user input are clearly indicated to the user before invoking them.
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
- 9.2.33 (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/SWF): Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product does not detect input errors.
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Authored content does not detect input errors that will be displayed to users.
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not have error messages.
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: Supports with Exceptions
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Does Not Support
Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support
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
- 9.2.37 (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/SWF): Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support
Software: The software is not implemented using markup languages.
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): The HTML 5 output conforms to the specifications for HTML 5.
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not conform to the PDF/UA specification.
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)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports with Exceptions
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Does Not Support
Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support
Software: While the ribbon in PowerPoint exposes each control’s name, role and value. Most controls in other windows do not expose these attributes.
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Authored content does not expose the name, role, and value of elements.
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not expose the name, role, and value of elements.
Section 2: Success Criteria, Level AA
Notes:
Guideline 1.2 Time-based Media:
Provide alternatives for time-based media.
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/SWF): Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product does not provide live media that requires captions.
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): The product does not provide live media that requires captions.
Authored Content (PDF): The product does not provide 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)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product does not provide prerecorded video content that requires audio description.
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Authors can include an additional audio track for audio description information that will be included as part of the media.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can include an additional audio track for audio description information that will be included as part of the media.
Guideline 1.4 Distinguishable:
Make it easier for users to see and hear content including separating foreground from background.
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
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: Text within the product meets minimum contrast requirements.
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion.
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)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports with Exceptions
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: There is no option in the product to resize text under various project panels up to 200%; however, the product’s ribbon allows standard resizing of text at the OS level.
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Text can be resized using the browser’s zoom function.
Authored Content (PDF): Text can be resized using Adobe Reader’s zoom function.
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)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports with Exceptions
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Does Not Support
Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support
Software: The product’s ribbon and many windows use text instead of images of text, but not all.
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Authored content does not contain any text, only images of text.
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain any text, only images of text.
Guideline 2.4 Navigable:
Provide ways to help users navigate, find content, and determine where they are.
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/SWF): Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web documents.
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Authored content does not have multiple pages.
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
- 9.2.25 (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/SWF): Does Not Support
Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support
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
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Does Not Support
Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support
Guideline 3.1 Readable:
Make text content readable and understandable.
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: Does Not Support
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Does Not Support
Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support
Guideline 3.2 Predictable:
Make Web pages appear and operate in predictable ways.
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/SWF): Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web documents.
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Authored content does not have multiple pages.
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
- 9.2.32 (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/SWF): Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web documents.
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Authored content does not have multiple pages.
Authored Content (PDF): This criterion does not apply to non-web documents.
Guideline 3.3 Input Assistance:
Help users avoid and correct mistakes.
3.3.3 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/SWF): Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: Exceptions include:
In some text fields, the product automatically corrects invalid input without explanation.
Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain user input controls which would require error identification.
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/SWF): Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product does not process legal commitments or financial transactions, or modify user-controllable data.
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Authored content does not contain legal or financial data, and does not modify user-controllable data.
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain legal or financial data, and does not modify user-controllable data.
2017 Section 508 Report
Notes:
Chapter 3: Functional Performance Criteria (FPC)
Notes:
Software: Supports with Exceptions
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Does Not Support
Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support
Software: The product’s ribbon in PowerPoint is just as accessible as the rest of the ribbon. Many controls and inputs in the product lack sufficient identification, as described in 1.1.1 Non-text Content, 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, 2.1.1 Keyboard, and 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value.
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Controls and inputs in the product lack sufficient identification, as described in 1.1.1 Non-text Content, 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, 2.1.1 Keyboard, and 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value.
Authored Content (PDF): Controls and inputs in the product lack sufficient identification, as described in 1.1.1 Non-text Content, 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, 2.1.1 Keyboard, and 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value.
Software: Supports with Exceptions
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Does Not Support
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product has at least one visual mode of operation that enables users to make use of the product with limited vision. The exception is the Video Creator interface, which does not expose focus information programmatically.
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Authored content does not provide sufficient indication of focus, as described in 2.4.7 Focus Visible.
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content follows the text size in Adobe Reader.
Software: Supports
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Does Not Support
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product has an existing mode of operation that does not require user perception of color.
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Authored content does not follow user selected color settings.
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content follows the user selected color settings in Adobe Reader.
Software: Supports
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product has an existing mode of operation that does not require user hearing.
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Authors of the product can include sufficient textual descriptions of the audio, as described in 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded).
Authored Content (PDF): Authors of the product can include sufficient textual descriptions of the audio, as described in 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded).
Software: Supports
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product has an existing mode of operation that does not require user hearing.
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Authors of the product can include sufficient textual descriptions of the audio, as described in 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded).
Authored Content (PDF): Authors of the product can include sufficient textual descriptions of the audio, as described in 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded).
Software: Supports
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product does not require user speech.
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Authored content does not require user speech.
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not require user speech.
Software: Does Not Support
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Does Not Support
Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support
Software: Users who have limited manipulation cannot rely on a keyboard alone to interact with user interfaces. While there are key combinations to perform certain functions, as described in 2.1.1 Keyboard, certain features cannot be accessed with keyboard-only operation. Most controls also lack the ability to receive focus, as described in 2.4.3 Focus Order.
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Users who have limited manipulation cannot rely on a keyboard alone to interact with authored content. While there are key combinations to perform certain functions, as described in 2.1.1 Keyboard, certain features cannot be accessed with keyboard-only operation. Most controls also lack the ability to receive focus, as described in 2.4.3 Focus Order.
Authored Content (PDF): Users who have limited manipulation cannot rely on a keyboard alone to interact with authored content. While there are key combinations to perform certain functions, as described in 2.1.1 Keyboard, certain features cannot be accessed with keyboard-only operation. Most controls also lack the ability to receive focus, as described in 2.4.3 Focus Order.
Software: Supports
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product has an existing mode of operation that is operable with limited reach and limited strength.
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Authored content does not require reach or strength to operate.
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not require reach or strength to operate.
Software: Supports
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product has existing features that make it simpler and easier to use.
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Authored content can be made simple and easy to use.
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content can be made simple and easy to use.
Chapter 4: Hardware
Notes: Not Applicable
Chapter 5: Software
Notes:
501 General
502 Interoperability with Assistive Technology
502.1 General. Software shall interoperate with assistive technology and shall conform to 502.
503 Applications
503.1 General. Applications shall conform to 503.
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.
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: 4.2 Functional Performance Statements (FPS)
Notes:
Software: Supports with Exceptions
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Does Not Support
Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support
Software: The product’s ribbon in PowerPoint is just as accessible as the rest of the ribbon. Many controls and inputs in the product lack sufficient identification, as described in 1.1.1 Non-text Content, 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, 2.1.1 Keyboard, and 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value.
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Controls and inputs in the product lack sufficient identification, as described in 1.1.1 Non-text Content, 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, 2.1.1 Keyboard, and 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value.
Authored Content (PDF): Controls and inputs in the product lack sufficient identification, as described in 1.1.1 Non-text Content, 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, 2.1.1 Keyboard, and 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value.
Software: Supports with Exceptions
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Does Not Support
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product has at least one visual mode of operation that enables users to make use of limited vision. The exception is the Video Creator interface, which does not expose focus information programmatically.
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Authored content does not provide sufficient indication of focus, as described in 2.4.7 Focus Visible.
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content follows the text size in Adobe Reader.
Software: Supports
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Does Not Support
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product has an existing mode of operation that does not require user perception of color.
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Authored content does not follow user selected color settings.
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content follows the user selected color settings in Adobe Reader.
Software: Supports
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product has an existing mode of operation that does not require user hearing.
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Authors of the product can include sufficient textual descriptions of the audio, as described in 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded).
Authored Content (PDF): Authors of the product can include sufficient textual descriptions of the audio, as described in 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded).
Software: Supports
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product has an existing mode of operation that does not require user hearing.
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Authors of the product can include sufficient textual descriptions of the audio, as described in 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded).
Authored Content (PDF): Authors of the product can include sufficient textual descriptions of the audio, as described in 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded).
Software: Supports
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product does not require vocal capability.
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Authored content does not require vocal capability.
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not require vocal capability.
Software: Supports with Exceptions
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Supports with Exceptions
Authored Content (PDF): Supports with Exceptions
Software: Users who have limited manipulation or strength cannot rely on a keyboard alone to interact with user interfaces; the mouse must be used to perform many actions. While there are key combinations to perform certain functions, as described in 2.1.1 Keyboard, certain features cannot be accessed with keyboard-only operation. Most controls also lack the ability to receive keyboard focus, as described in 2.4.3 Focus Order.
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Users who have limited manipulation or strength cannot rely on a keyboard alone to interact with authored content. While there are key combinations to perform certain functions, as described in 2.1.1 Keyboard, certain features cannot be accessed with keyboard-only operation. Most controls also lack the ability to receive focus, as described in 2.4.3 Focus Order.
Authored Content (PDF): Users who have limited manipulation cannot rely on a keyboard alone to interact with authored content. While there are key combinations to perform certain functions, as described in 2.1.1 Keyboard, certain features cannot be accessed with keyboard-only operation. Most controls also lack the ability to receive focus, as described in 2.4.3 Focus Order.
Software: Supports
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product has an existing mode of operation that is operable with limited reach.
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Authored content does not require reach to operate.
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not require reach to operate.
Software: Supports
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product does not contain flashing elements.
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Authored content can be authored without photosensitive seizure triggers.
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content can be authored without photosensitive seizure triggers.
Software: Supports
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product has existing features that make it simpler and easier to use.
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Authored content can be made simple and easy to use.
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content can be made simple and easy to use.
Software: Supports
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: Personal, financial, and legal data is not required by the product.
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Authors can create content that allows a user’s privacy to be maintained.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content that allows a user’s privacy to be maintained.
Chapter 5: Generic Requirements
Notes:
Chapter 6: ICT with Two-Way Voice Communication
Notes: Not Applicable
Chapter 7: ICT with Video Capabilities
Notes:
Chapter 8: Hardware
Notes: Not Applicable
Chapter 9: Web
Notes: See WCAG 2.0 section.
Chapter 10: Non-web Documents
Notes:
Chapter 11: Software
Notes:
Chapter 12: Documentation and Support Services
Notes: Information regarding Support Documentation and Services is available in the Accessibility Conformance Report for the Adobe Help Center on the Adobe Accessibility Compliance website.
Chapter 13: ICT Providing Relay or Emergency Service Access
Notes: Not Applicable
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