Adobe Accessibility Conformance Report

VPAT® Version 2.3 (Revised) – April 2019

Product Information

Name of Product/Version: Adobe RoboHelp 2019
Product Description: RoboHelp is an authoring and publishing tool for help, procedures and knowledge base content.
Date: December 2019
Contact information: access@adobe.com
Notes: The information contained in this report applies to the product itself. Information about product help and support documentation is located at: http://www.adobe.com/accessibility/compliance.html.
Evaluation Methods Used: Testing Adobe RoboHelp 2019 involved extensive use of leading assistive technology, such as screen readers, screen magnifiers, and speech recognition software, as well exclusive use of the keyboard. Native platform accessibility features were also used to assist with testing. These were supplemented with techniques such as manual inspection of Accessibility API output.

 

Applicable Standards/Guidelines

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

Standard/Guideline

Included in Report

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0

Level A: Yes
Level AA: Yes
Level AAA: No

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1

Level A: Yes
Level AA: Yes
Level AAA: No

Revised Section 508 standards published January 18, 2017 and corrected January 22, 2018

Yes

EN 301 549 Accessibility requirements suitable for public procurement of ICT products and services in Europe, - V2.1.2 (2018-08) 

Yes

Terms

The terms used in the Conformance Level information are defined as follows:

  • Supports: The functionality of the product has at least one method that meets the criterion without known defects or meets with equivalent facilitation.
  • Partially Supports: Some functionality of the product does not meet the criterion.
  • Does Not Support: The majority of product functionality does not meet the criterion.
  • Not Applicable: The criterion is not relevant to the product.
  • Not Evaluated: The product has not been evaluated against the criterion. This can be used only in WCAG 2.0 Level AAA.

 

WCAG 2.x Report

Tables 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.x Success Criteria, they are scoped for full pages, complete processes, and accessibility-supported ways of using technology as documented in the WCAG 2.0 Conformance Requirements.  

Guideline 1.1 Text Alternatives:

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

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

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

  • 9.1.1.1 (Web)
  • 10.1.1.1 (Non-web document)
  • 11.1.1.1.1 (Open Functionality Software)
  • 11.1.1.1.2 (Closed Functionality Software)
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Partially Supports

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Supports

Authored Content (EPUB): Supports

 

Software: The product provides sufficient text alternatives for most non-text content, such as icon buttons. Exceptions include:

  • Icon buttons on Landing Page dialog lack text alternative.
  • Some controls include unnecessary text alternatives for decorative icons in the accessible name of the control.  

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Authors can provide text alternatives for most non-text content. Exceptions include:

  • Some graphical controls, such as icon buttons, do not provide an accessible name.

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Authors can provide text alternatives for most non-text content. Exceptions include:

  • Some graphical controls, such as icon buttons, do not provide an accessible name.

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Authors can provide text alternatives for non-text content.

Authored Content (EPUB): Authors can provide text alternatives for non-text content.

 

Guideline 1.2 Time-based Media:

Provide alternatives for time-based media.

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

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

  • 9.1.2.1 (Web)
  • 10.1.2.1 (Non-web document)
  • 11.1.2.1.1 (Open Functionality Software)
  • 11.1.2.1.2.1 and 11.1.2.1.2.2 (Closed Software)
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Supports

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Supports

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Supports

Authored Content (EPUB): Supports

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

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): The authored content does not contain prerecorded audio-only or video-only content.

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): The authored content does not contain prerecorded audio-only or video-only media.

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): The authored content does not contain prerecorded audio-only or video-only media.

Authored Content (EPUB): The authored content does not contain prerecorded audio-only or video-only media.

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) – Does not apply
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Supports

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Supports

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Supports

Authored Content (EPUB): Supports

 

Software: The product does not contain prerecorded synchronized media.

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): The product does not enable authors to provide closed caption playback for embedded video. However, authors can embed video with open captions in the authored content.

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): The product does not enable authors to provide closed caption playback for embedded video. However, authors can embed video with open captions in the authored content.

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

Authored Content (EPUB): The product does not enable authors to provide closed caption playback for embedded video. However, authors can embed video with open captions in the authored 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 (HTML Responsive): Supports

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Supports

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Supports

Authored Content (EPUB): Supports

Software: The product does not contain prerecorded video that would require audio description or a media alternative.

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): The product does not enable authors to provide playback of closed audio description tracks for embedded video. However, authors can embed video with open audio descriptions in the authored content. Authors can also meet this requirement by including a text transcript in the authored content.

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): The product does not enable authors to provide playback of closed audio description tracks for embedded video. However, authors can embed video with open audio descriptions in the authored content. Authors can also meet this requirement by including a text transcript in the authored content.

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Authored content does not contain video content that would require audio description or a media alternative.

Authored Content (EPUB): The product does not enable authors to provide playback of audio description tracks for embedded video. However, authors can embed video with audio description as the main audio track in the authored content. Authors can also meet this requirement by including a text transcript in the authored 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 (HTML Responsive): Supports

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Supports

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Supports

Authored Content (EPUB): Supports

Software: The product does not contain live synchronized media.

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

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

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Authored content does not contain live synchronized media.

Authored Content (EPUB): Authored content does not contain live synchronized media.

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

  • 9.1.2.5 (Web)
  • 10.1.2.5 (Non-web document)
  • 11.1.2.5 (Open Functionality Software)
  • 11.1.2.5 (Closed Software)
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Supports

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Supports

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Supports

Authored Content (EPUB): Supports

Software: The product does not contain prerecorded video that would require audio description or a media alternative.

Authored Content (HTML Responsive):  The product does not enable authors to provide playback of closed audio description tracks for embedded video. However, authors can embed video with open audio descriptions in the authored content.

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): The product does not enable authors to provide playback of closed audio description tracks for embedded video. However, authors can embed video with open audio descriptions in the authored content.

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Authored content does not contain video content that would require audio description.

Authored Content (EPUB): The product does not enable authors to provide playback of audio description tracks for embedded video. However, authors can embed video with audio description as the main audio track in the authored 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)
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 (HTML Responsive): Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Partially Supports

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Supports

Authored Content (EPUB): Supports

Software: In the product itself, most visual structure and relationship information is provided through object information. However, the installer for the product does not expose information to assistive technology, preventing users from completing installation and using the product.

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

  • Implicit headings in most templates.

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

  • Implicit headings in most templates.
  • Visually hidden content that is rendered to assistive technology.
  • ARIA regions and HTML sections that are not identified.

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Authors can provide appropriate semantics for visual structure and relationship information.

Authored Content (EPUB): Authors can provide appropriate semantics for 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: Supports

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Supports

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Supports

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Supports

Authored Content (EPUB): Supports

Software: The product presents content in a meaningful sequence.

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): The product allows authors to present most content in a meaningful sequence.

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): The product allows authors to present content in a meaningful sequence.

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): The product allows authors to present content in a meaningful sequence.

Authored Content (EPUB): The product allows authors to present content in a meaningful sequence.

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

  • 9.1.3.3 (Web)
  • 10.1.3.3 (Non-web document)
  • 11.1.3.3 (Open Functionality Software)
  • 11.1.3.3 (Closed Software)
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Supports

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Supports

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Supports

Authored Content (EPUB): Supports

Software: Instructions do not rely solely on sensory characteristics.

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

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

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

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

1.3.4 Orientation (Level AA 2.1 only)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.1.3.4 (Web)
  • 10.1.3.4 (Non-web document)
  • 11.1.3.4 (Open Functionality Software)
  • 11.1.3.4 (Closed Software)
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

Software: Supports

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Supports

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Supports

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Supports

Authored Content (EPUB): Supports

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

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

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

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Authors can ensure that content does not restrict its view and operation to a single display orientation.

Authored Content (EPUB): Authors can ensure that content does not restrict its view and operation to a single display orientation.

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

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

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

Software: Supports

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Supports

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Supports

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Supports

Authored Content (EPUB): Supports

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

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Authored content does not contain user input controls that collect information about the user.

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Authored content does not contain user input controls that collect information about the user.

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Authored content does not contain user input controls that collect information about the user.

Authored Content (EPUB): Authored content does not contain user input controls 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

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 (HTML Responsive): Supports

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Supports

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Supports

Authored Content (EPUB): Supports

Software: The product does not convey information through color alone.

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

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

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

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

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

  • 9.1.4.2 (Web)
  • 10.1.4.2 (Non-web document)
  • 11.1.4.2 (Open Functionality Software)
  • 11.1.4.2 (Closed Software)
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Supports

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Supports

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Supports

Authored Content (EPUB): Supports

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

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Authored content does not contain audio that plays automatically.

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Authored content does not contain audio that plays automatically.

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Authored content does not contain audio that plays automatically.

Authored Content (EPUB): Authored content does not contain audio that plays automatically.

1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.1.4.3 (Web)
  • 10.1.4.3 (Non-web document)
  • 11.1.4.3 (Open Functionality Software)
  • 11.1.4.3 (Closed Software)
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Supports

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Supports

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Supports

Authored Content (EPUB): Supports

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

  • Selected page tab on landing page dialog.

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Authors can ensure that text meets contrast requirements.

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Authors can ensure that text meets contrast requirements.

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Authors can ensure that text meets contrast requirements.

Authored Content (EPUB): 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: Does Not Support

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Supports

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Supports

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Supports

Authored Content (EPUB): Supports

Software: The product does not provide its own text resizing function. Most product functions do not respond to operating text size settings. In most product functions, content is obscured when operating system display scaling is applied.

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

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

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Using operating system display scaling or text size settings and user agent text zoom, text in authored content can be resized up to 200 percent without loss of content or functionality.

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

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

  • 9.1.4.5 (Web)
  • 10.1.4.5 (Non-web document)
  • 11.1.4.5.1 (Open Functionality Software)
  • 11.1.4.5.2 (Closed Software)
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Supports

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Supports

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Supports

Authored Content (EPUB): Supports

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

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

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

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

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

1.4.10 Reflow (Level AA 2.1 only)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.1.4.10 (Web)
  • 10.1.4.10 (Non-web document)
  • 11.1.4.10.1 (Open Functionality Software)
  • 11.1.4.10.2 (Closed Software)
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

Software: Does Not Support

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Does Not Support

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Does Not Support

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Supports

Authored Content (EPUB): Supports

Software: At the required width of 320 CSS pixels, most functions of the product do not meet this criterion. Loss of information and functionality occurs. Examples include:

  • Content does not reflow, and obscured content cannot be reached by scrolling.

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): At the required width of 320 CSS pixels, loss of content and functionality occurs on most pages. Examples include:

  • Search fields and home links that are obscured.
  • Navigation controls that require scrolling in two directions.

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): At the required width of 320 CSS pixels, loss of content and functionality occurs for most pages. Examples include:

  • Search fields and home links that are obscured.
  • Navigation controls that require scrolling in two directions.

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): At the required width of 320 CSS pixels, authored content is presented without loss of information or functionality.

Authored Content (EPUB): At the required width of 320 CSS pixels, authored content is presented without loss of information or functionality.

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: Supports

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Supports

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Supports

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Supports

Authored Content (EPUB): Supports

Software: Meaningful non-text content elements have sufficient contrast.

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion by selecting colors with adequate contrast.

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion by selecting colors with adequate contrast.

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion by selecting colors with adequate contrast.

Authored Content (EPUB): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion by selecting colors with adequate contrast.

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

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

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

Software: Supports

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Supports

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Supports

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Supports

Authored Content (EPUB): Supports

Software: The product is not implemented using markup languages.

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

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

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion to the extent allowable by the user agent.

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

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 (HTML Responsive): Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Partially Supports

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Supports

Authored Content (EPUB): 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 (HTML Responsive): Authors can ensure that most content meets this criterion. Exceptions include:

  • Video controls that disappear before the triggering event is removed.

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Authors can ensure that most content meets this criterion. Exceptions include:

  • Video controls that disappear before the triggering event is removed.

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

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

Guideline 2.1 Keyboard Accessible:

Make all functionality available from a keyboard.

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

2.1.1 Keyboard (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.1.1 (Web)
  • 10.2.1.1 (Non-web document)
  • 11.2.1.1.1 (Open Functionality Software)
  • 11.2.1.1.2 (Closed Software)
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Partially Supports

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Supports

Authored Content (EPUB): Supports

Software: Most product functionality can be operated through a keyboard interface. Exceptions include:

  • Interactive content that does not receive keyboard focus, such as main menu top-level items and expandable content toggles.
  • Interactive content that can only be used with a mouse, such as page tabs, elements in the Author and Output Panels, Options menus, and many Standard Toolbar items.
  • Content that becomes visible only on mouse hover, such as tooltips and Options menus.

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Authors can ensure that most content meets this criterion. Exceptions include:

  • Interactive content that does not receive keyboard focus, including some image links, navigation elements, and video controls.

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

  • Interactive content that can only be used with a mouse, including page tabs.
  • Interactive content that does not receive keyboard focus, including some navigation elements and video controls.

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

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

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: Supports

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Supports

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Supports

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Supports

Authored Content (EPUB): Supports

Software: The product does not include keyboard traps.

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

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

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

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

2.1.4 Character Key Shortcuts (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.1.4 (Web)
  • 10.2.1.4 (Non-web document)
  • 11.2.1.4.1 (Open Functionality Software)
  • 11.2.1.4.2 (Closed Software)
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

Software: Supports

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Supports

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Supports

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Supports

Authored Content (EPUB): Supports

Software: The product does not provide character key shortcuts.

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Authored content does not provide keyboard shortcuts.

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Authored content does not provide keyboard shortcuts.

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Authored content does not provide character key shortcuts.

Authored Content (EPUB): Authored content does not provide character key shortcuts.

Guideline 2.2 Enough Time:

Provide users enough time to read and use content.

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

2.2.1 Timing Adjustable (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.2.1 (Web)
  • 10.2.2.1 (Non-web document)
  • 11.2.2.1 (Open Functionality Software)
  • 11.2.2.1 (Closed Software)
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Supports

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Supports

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Supports

Authored Content (EPUB): Supports

Software: The product does not include time limits.

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Authored content does not include time limits.

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Authored content does not include time limits.

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Authored content does not include time limits.

Authored Content (EPUB): Authored content does not include time limits.

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

  • 9.2.2.2 (Web)
  • 10.2.2.2 (Non-web document)
  • 11.2.2.2 (Open Functionality Software)
  • 11.2.2.2 (Closed Software)
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Supports

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Supports

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Supports

Authored Content (EPUB): Supports

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

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

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

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

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

Guideline 2.3 Seizures:

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

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.3.1 (Web)
  • 10.2.3.1 (Non-web document)
  • 11.2.3.1 (Open Functionality Software)
  • 11.2.3.1(Closed Software)
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Supports

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Supports

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Supports

Authored Content (EPUB): Supports

Software: The product does not contain flashing content.

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Authors can ensure that content does not flash.

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Authors can ensure that content does not flash.

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Authors can ensure that content does not flash.

Authored Content (EPUB): Authors can ensure that content does not flash.

Guideline 2.4 Navigable:

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

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

2.4.1 Bypass Blocks (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.4.1 (Web)
  • 10.2.4.1 (Non-web document) – Does not apply
  • 11.2.4.1 (Open Functionality Software) – Does not apply
  • 11.2.4.1 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

 

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Partially Supports

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Supports

Authored Content (EPUB): Supports

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

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Authors can implement semantic structures, such as headings, for assistive technology users to bypass repeated blocks. However, the product does not enable authors to provide bypass mechanisms, such as skip links, for users without assistive technology.

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Authors can implement semantic structures, such as headings, for assistive technology users to bypass repeated blocks. However, the product does not enable authors to provide bypass mechanisms, such as skip links, for users without assistive technology.

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Authored content does not contain repeated blocks that would require a skip mechanism.

Authored Content (EPUB): Authored content does not contain repeated blocks that would require a skip mechanism.

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 (HTML Responsive): Supports

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Supports

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Supports

Authored Content (EPUB): Supports

Software: The title of the software describes its purpose.

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): The product allows authors to customize the page title.

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): The product allows authors to customize the page title.

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): The product allows authors to customize the title of the help file.

Authored Content (EPUB): The product allows authors to customize the page 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: Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Supports

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Supports

Authored Content (EPUB): Supports

Software: Most components receive focus in a meaningful order. Exceptions include:

  • Focus order in the landing page dialog changes when moving backwards through the focus order.

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Most components receive focus in a meaningful order. Exceptions include:

  • Focus for the Search field in the navigation header does not coincide with the reading order.

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

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

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

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

  • 9.2.4.4 (Web)
  • 10.2.4.4 (Non-web document)
  • 11.2.4.4 (Open Functionality Software)
  • 11.2.4.4 (Closed Software
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Supports

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Supports

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Supports

Authored Content (EPUB): 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 (HTML Responsive): Authors can provide the purpose of links through link text alone or through programmatic context.

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Authors can provide the purpose of links through link text alone or through programmatic context.

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Authors can provide the purpose of links through text alone or through programmatic context.

Authored Content (EPUB): Authors can provide the purpose of links through text alone or through programmatic context.

2.4.5 Multiple Ways (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.4.5 (Web)
  • 10.2.4.5 (Non-web document) – Does not apply
  • 11.2.4.5 (Open Functionality Software) – Does not apply
  • 11.2.4.5 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Supports

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Supports

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Supports

Authored Content (EPUB): Supports

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

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Authors can provide more than one way to locate a page in a set of pages, such as search and navigation.

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Authors can provide more than one way to locate a page in a set of pages, such as search and navigation.

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Authors can structure information to allow the user agent to provide more than one way to locate a page in a set of pages, such as Contents, Index, and Search presented in the Microsoft Help file viewer.

Authored Content (EPUB): Authors can structure information to allow the user agent to provide more than one way to locate a page in a set of pages.

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: Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Supports

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Supports

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Supports

Authored Content (EPUB): Supports

Software: Most headings and labels are descriptive. Exceptions include:

  • Multiple controls with the same label text
  • Some labels do not adequately describe the purpose of their input.

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

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

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

Authored Content (EPUB): 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: Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Supports

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Does Not Support

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Supports

Authored Content (EPUB): Supports

Software: Most focusable elements have a visible keyboard focus indicator. Exceptions include:

  • Clickable column headers in sortable tables, such as the Topic List table.

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): In those elements that can receive keyboard focus, focus is indicated visually.

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): The product does not allow authors to provide a visible keyboard focus indicator.

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

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

Guideline 2.5 Input Modalities:

Make it easier for users to operate functionality through various inputs beyond keyboard. 

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

2.5.1 Pointer Gestures (Level A 2.1 only)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.5.1 (Web)
  • 10.2.5.1 (Non-web document)
  • 11.2.5.1 (Open Functionality Software)
  • 11.2.5.1 (Closed Software)
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

Software: Supports

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Supports

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Supports

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Supports

Authored Content (EPUB): Supports

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

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Authored content does not rely on multipoint or path-based gestures.

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Authored content does not rely on multipoint or path-based gestures.

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Authored content does not rely on multipoint or path-based gestures.

Authored Content (EPUB): 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 (HTML Responsive): Supports

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Supports

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Supports

Authored Content (EPUB): Supports

Software: Product functions that use a single pointer are completed when the user releases the pointer.

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

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

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

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

2.5.3 Label in Name (Level A 2.1 only)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.5.3 (Web)
  • 10.2.5.3 (Non-web document)
  • 11.2.5.3 (Open Functionality Software)
  • 11.2.5.3 (Closed Software)
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

Software: Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Partially Supports

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Supports

Authored Content (EPUB): Supports

Software: In most product functions, accessible names of controls contain the text of their visible labels. Exceptions include:

  • Controls whose accessible name matches the default value of the control instead of the text of the visible label, such as the Language selection dropdown.
  • Icon buttons whose accessible name describes the icon rather than matching the text visible on mouse hover, such as most Standard Toolbar buttons.
  • Form inputs with a visible label that is not programmatically associated with the input.

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): For most authored content, accessible names of controls contain the text of their visible labels. Exceptions include:

  • Some form fields with visible text that do not provide a programmatically determinable accessible name.

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): For most authored content, accessible names of controls contain the text of their visible labels. Exceptions include:

  • Some form fields with visible text that do not provide a programmatically determinable accessible name.

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Authors can ensure that the accessible names of controls, such as links, contain the text of their visible labels.

Authored Content (EPUB): Authors can ensure that the accessible names of controls, such as links, contain the text of their visible labels.

2.5.4 Motion Actuation (Level A 2.1 only)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.5.4 (Web)
  • 10.2.5.4 (Non-web document)
  • 11.2.5.4 (Open Functionality Software)
  • 11.2.5.4 (Closed Software
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

Software: Supports

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Supports

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Supports

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Supports

Authored Content (EPUB): Supports

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

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Authored content does not have functionality operated by device motion or user motion.

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Authored content does not have functionality operated by device motion or user motion.

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Authored content does not have functionality operated by device motion or user motion.

Authored Content (EPUB): Authored content does not have functionality operated by device motion or user motion.

Guideline 3.1 Readable:

Make text content readable and understandable. 

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

3.1.1 Language of Page (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.3.1.1 (Web)
  • 10.3.1.1 (Non-web document)
  • 11.3.1.1.1 (Open Functionality Software)
  • 11.3.1.1.2 (Closed Software)
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Supports

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Supports

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Does Not Support

Authored Content (EPUB): Does Not Support

Software: The language is programmatically determinable within the product.

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): The product allows authors to set the language of the page.

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): The product allows authors to set the language of the page.

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): The language cannot be programmatically determined.

Authored Content (EPUB): The language cannot be programmatically determined.

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: Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Supports

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Supports

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Supports

Authored Content (EPUB): Supports

Software: Most components do not initiate a change of context when focused. Exceptions include:

  • Change of context when the Source button in the Standard Toolbar receives focus.

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

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

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

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

Guideline 3.2 Predictable:

Make Web pages appear and operate in predictable ways. 

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

3.2.1 On Focus (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.3.2.1 (Web)
  • 10.3.2.1 (Non-web document)
  • 11.3.2.1 (Open Functionality Software)
  • 11.3.2.1 (Closed Software)
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Supports

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Supports

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Supports

Authored Content (EPUB): Supports

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

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Authors can set the language for individual phrases within content by using the Source editor.

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Authors can set the language for individual phrases within content by using the Source editor.

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Authors can set the language for individual phrases within content by using the Source editor.

Authored Content (EPUB): Authors can set the language for individual phrases within content by using the Source editor.

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

  • 9.3.2.2 (Web)
  • 10.3.2.2 (Non-web document)
  • 11.3.2.2 (Open Functionality Software)
  • 11.3.2.2 (Closed Software)
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Supports

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Supports

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Supports

Authored Content (EPUB): Supports

Software: Changes of context do not occur automatically on user input.

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

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

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

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

3.2.3 Consistent Navigation (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.3.2.3 (Web)
  • 10.3.2.3 (Non-web document) – Does not apply
  • 11.3.2.3 (Open Functionality Software) – Does not apply
  • 11.3.2.3 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Supports

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Supports

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Supports

Authored Content (EPUB): Supports

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

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

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

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Navigational mechanisms are repeated in the same relative order in a set of pages.

Authored Content (EPUB): Navigational mechanisms are repeated in the same relative order in a set of pages.

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

  • 9.3.2.4 (Web)
  • 10.3.2.4 (Non-web document) – Does not apply
  • 11.3.2.4 (Open Functionality Software) – Does not apply
  • 11.3.2.4 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Supports

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Supports

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Supports

Authored Content (EPUB): Supports

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

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

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

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

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

Guideline 3.3 Input Assistance:

Help users avoid and correct mistakes. 

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

3.3.1 Error Identification (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.3.3.1 (Web)
  • 10.3.3.1 (Non-web document)
  • 11.3.3.1.1 (Open Functionality Software)
  • 11.3.3.1.2 (Closed Software)
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Does Not Support

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Supports

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Supports

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Supports

Authored Content (EPUB): Supports

Software: Where input errors are detected, the error is not identified to the user visually or provided as text. Examples include:

  • Fields where invalid values are automatically corrected without notification.
  • Fields such as font color selectors, where invalid values are not corrected, and the font color is not changed.

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

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

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

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

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

  • 9.3.3.2 (Web)
  • 10.3.3.2 (Non-web document)
  • 11.3.3.2 (Open Functionality Software)
  • 11.3.3.2 (Closed Software)
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Partially Supports

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Supports

Authored Content (EPUB): Supports

Software: Labels are provided for input fields.

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Authors cannot ensure that content meets this criterion. Examples include:

  • Search field without a visible label.

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Authors cannot ensure that content meets this criterion. Examples include:

  • Search field without a visible label.

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

Authored Content (EPUB): 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: Does Not Support

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Supports

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Supports

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Supports

Authored Content (EPUB): Supports

Software: Where input errors are automatically detected, suggestions for correction are not provided to the user.

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

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

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

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

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

  • 9.3.3.4 (Web)
  • 10.3.3.4 (Non-web document)
  • 11.3.3.4 (Open Functionality Software)
  • 11.3.3.4 (Closed Software)
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Supports

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Supports

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Supports

Authored Content (EPUB): Supports

Software: The product does not process legal commitments or financial transactions. When editing files, changes to user-controllable data are reversible or can be confirmed before finalizing.

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Authored content does not contain legal or financial data and does not modify user-controllable data.

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Authored content does not contain legal or financial data and does not modify user-controllable data.

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Authored content does not contain legal or financial data and does not modify user-controllable data.

Authored Content (EPUB): 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)
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)
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Supports

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Supports

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Supports

Authored Content (EPUB): Supports

Software: The product is not implemented using markup languages.

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

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

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Elements have complete start and end tags, elements are nested according to their specifications, elements do not contain duplicate attributes, and any IDs are unique.

Authored Content (EPUB): Elements have complete start and end tags, elements are nested according to their specifications, elements do not contain duplicate attributes, and any IDs are unique.

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

  • 9.4.1.2 (Web)
  • 10.4.1.2 (Non-web document)
  • 11.4.1.2.1 (Open Functionality Software)
  • 11.4.1.2.2 (Closed Software)
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Partially Supports

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Supports

Authored Content (EPUB): Supports

Software: Most user interface components provide programmatic name, role, state, and value information. Exceptions include:

  • Some form fields and controls do not provide an accessible name.
  • Some interactive elements, such as Recent Projects in the landing page dialog, do not provide role information.

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Authors can ensure that most content meets this criterion. Exceptions include:

  • Some controls, such as navigation trees and page tabs, do not provide state and role information.
  • Some form fields and video controls do not provide an accessible name.

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Authors can ensure that most content meets this criterion. Exceptions include:

  • Page tabs do not provide state and role information.
  • Some form fields and video controls do not provide an accessible name.
  • Custom controls, such as navigation trees, do not provide name, state, or role information.

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

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

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

  • 9.4.1.3 (Web)
  • 10.4.1.3 (Non-web document) – Does not apply
  • 11.4.1.3 (Open Functionality Software) – Does not apply
  • 11.4.1.3 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

Software: Supports

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Supports

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Supports

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Supports

Authored Content (EPUB): Supports

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

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

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

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Authored content does not contain status messages.

Authored Content (EPUB): Authored content does not contain status messages.

 

 

Revised Section 508 Report

Notes:
 

Chapter 3: Functional Performance Criteria (FPC)

Notes: This table documents instances of equivalent facilitation or instances of functions not addressed by technical requirements. Responses which cite technical requirements are informative only.

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

302.1 Without Vision

Software: Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Partially Supports

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Partially Supports

Authored Content (EPUB): Partially Supports

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

  • As noted in 1.1.1 Non-text Content, some graphical controls provide no textual alternative for use by screen readers.
  • As noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, the installer for the product is not accessible to users of assistive technology.
  • As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, some interactive elements do not receive keyboard focus or are only useable with a mouse.
  • As noted in 3.2.1 On Focus, a change of context occurs when the Source button receives focus.
  • As noted in 3.3.1 Error Identification, errors are not identified to the user visually or in text.
  • As noted in 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value, some controls lack accessible name or role information.
  • As noted in 503.4.2 Audio Description Controls, audio description controls are not provided. 

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Authors can create content in which most functions can be used without vision. Exceptions include:

  • As noted in 1.1.1 Non-text Content, some graphical controls provide no textual alternative for use by screen readers.
  • As noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, most templates use implicit headings.
  • As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, some interactive elements do not receive keyboard focus.
  • As noted in 3.3.2 Labels and Instructions, a search field in authored content lacks a visible label.
  • As noted in 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value, some controls lack accessible name, role, or state information.

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Authors can create content in which most functions can be used without vision. Exceptions include:

  • As noted in 1.1.1 Non-text Content, some graphical controls provide no textual alternative for use by screen readers.
  • As noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, most templates use implicit headings, some visually hidden content is rendered to assistive technology, and ARIA regions and HTML sections are not identified.
  • As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, some interactive elements do not receive keyboard focus or are only usable with a mouse.
  • As noted in 3.3.2 Labels and Instructions, a search field in authored content lacks a visible label.
  • As noted in 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value, some controls lack accessible name, role, or state information.

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Authors can create content in which most functions can be used without vision. Exceptions include:

  • As noted in 3.1.1 Language of Page, the language of the content cannot be programmatically determined.

Authored Content (EPUB): Authors can create content in which most functions can be used without vision. Exceptions include: 

  • As noted in 3.1.1 Language of Page, the language of the content cannot be programmatically determined.

302.2 With Limited Vision

Software: Does Not Support

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Supports

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Supports

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Supports

Authored Content (EPUB): Supports

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

  • As noted in 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum), some text does not meet minimum contrast requirements.
  • As noted in 1.4.4 Resize Text, text cannot be resized.
  • As noted in 503.2 User Preferences, most content in the product does not adapt to platform settings for color, contrast, font size, or focus cursor.

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

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

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

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

302.3 Without Perception of Color

Software: Supports

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Supports

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Supports

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Supports

Authored Content (EPUB): Supports 

Software: The product does not rely solely on color to communicate information.

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

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

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

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

302.4 Without Hearing

Software: Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Supports

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Supports

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Supports

Authored Content (EPUB): Supports

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

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

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

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

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

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

302.5 With Limited Hearing

Software: Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Supports

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Supports

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Supports

Authored Content (EPUB): Supports

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

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

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

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

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

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

302.6 Without Speech

Software: Supports

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Supports

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Supports

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Supports

Authored Content (EPUB): Supports 

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

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

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

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

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

302.7 With Limited Manipulation

Software: Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Partially Supports

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Supports

Authored Content (EPUB): Supports

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

  • As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, some interactive elements do not receive keyboard focus or are only useable with a mouse.
  • As noted in 2.4.7 Focus Visible, some focusable elements do not have a visible focus indicator.
  • As noted in 3.2.1 On Focus, a change of context occurs when the Source button receives focus.

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Authors can create content in which most functions can be used with limited manipulation. Exceptions include:

  • As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, some interactive elements do not receive keyboard focus.

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Authors can create content in which most functions can be used with limited manipulation. Exceptions include:

  • As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, some interactive elements do not receive keyboard focus or are only usable with a mouse.

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

Authored Content (EPUB): Authors can create content which is functional with limited manipulation.

302.8 With Limited Reach and Strength

Software: Supports

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Supports

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Supports

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Supports

Authored Content (EPUB): Supports

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

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

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

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

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

302.9 With Limited Language, Cognitive, and Learning Abilities

Software: Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Partially Supports

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Supports

Authored Content (EPUB): Supports

Software: Most functions of the product are usable with limited language, cognitive, and learning abilities. Users with cognitive disabilities have varying needs for features that allow them to adapt content and work with assistive technology or accessibility features of the platform. Exceptions include:

  • As noted in 2.4.6 Headings and Labels, some labels are duplicated, and some labels are not adequately descriptive.
  • As noted in 3.3.1 Error Identification and 3.3.4 Error Prevention, errors are not identified visually or in text.

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Authors can create content in which most functions can be used with limited language, cognitive, and learning abilities. Exceptions include:

  • As noted in 3.3.2 Labels and Instructions, authors cannot provide a visible and persistent label for a search field.

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Authors can create content in which most functions can be used with limited language, cognitive, and learning abilities. Exceptions include:

  • As noted in 3.3.2 Labels and Instructions, authors cannot provide a visible and persistent label for a search field.

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

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

Chapter 4: Hardware

Notes: Not Applicable

 

Chapter 5: Software

Notes:

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

501.1 Scope – Incorporation of WCAG 2.0 AA

See WCAG 2.x section

See information in WCAG 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

Partially Supports

Most objects in the product expose name, role, state, boundary, and/or description information to assistive technology. Exceptions include:

  • Some controls lack accessible names.
  • Grouped controls lack programmatic group labels.
  • Some visible labels are not programmatically. associated with their inputs.
  • Dialogs lack programmatic titles.
  • Some interactive elements lack role information.

502.3.2 Modification of Object Information

Supports

The product allows assistive technology to modify states and properties of controls.

502.3.3 Row, Column, and Headers

Supports

The product exposes the row, column, and headers of table cells to assistive technology.

502.3.4 Values

Supports

The product exposes the values of controls to assistive technology.

502.3.5 Modification of Values

Supports

The product allows assistive technology to modify the values of controls.

502.3.6 Label Relationships

Partially Supports

The product exposes most label relationships to assistive technology.

502.3.7 Hierarchical Relationships

Partially Supports

The product exposes most hierarchical parent-child relationships to assistive technology. Exceptions include:

  • Groups of controls that are not grouped or labelled programmatically.

502.3.8 Text

Supports

The product exposes 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 controls.

502.3.10 List of Actions

Partially Supports

Most controls in the product expose programmatic role information, which conveys available actions to assistive technology. Exceptions include:

  • Some controls in the Landing Page dialog lack role information.

502.3.11 Actions on Objects

Supports

The product allows assistive technology to perform actions on objects.

502.3.12 Focus Cursor

Supports

The product exposes focus, text insertion point, and selection attributes to assistive technology.

502.3.13 Modification of Focus Cursor

Supports

The product allows assistive technology to move focus and modify selection attributes.

502.3.14 Event Notification

Partially Supports

The product notifies assistive technology about attribute changes in most user interface elements. Exceptions include:

  • Expanded/collapsed state of expandable content.

502.4 Platform Accessibility Features

Not Applicable

The product is not platform software.

503.2 User Preferences

Does Not Support

Most content in the product does not adapt to platform settings for color, contrast and font size. The product does not adapt to platform settings for focus cursor.

503.3 Alternative User Interfaces

Not Applicable

The product does not provide an alternative user interface that functions as assistive technology. 

503.4.1 Caption Controls

Does Not Support

The product does not provide user controls for captions in the video player for previewing embedded multimedia.

503.4.2 Audio Description Controls

Does Not Support

The product does not provide user controls for audio description in the video player for previewing embedded multimedia.

504.2 Content Creation or Editing

See WCAG 2.x section

See information in WCAG 2.x section.

504.2.1 Preservation of Information Provided for Accessibility in Format Conversion

Not Applicable

The product does not convert content.

504.2.2 PDF Export

Not Applicable

The product does not export to PDF version 1.7.

504.3 Prompts

Does Not Support

Most authoring functions do not prompt authors to create content which conforms to WCAG 2.0 Levels A and AA.

504.4 Templates

Partially Supports

Templates in the product enable authors to create a range of content which partially conforms to WCAG 2.0 Levels A and AA. Exceptions include:

  • As mentioned in 1.1.1 Non-text Content, 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, 2.1.1 Keyboard, 2.4.1 Bypass Blocks, 2.4.3 Focus Order, and 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value, templates for Responsive HTML allow authors to create partially WCAG conformant HTML content.
  • As mentioned in 1.1.1 Non-text Content, 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, 2.1.1 Keyboard, 2.4.1 Bypass Blocks, 2.4.7 Focus Visible, and 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value, templates for Frameless HTML allow authors to create partially WCAG conformant HTML content.
  • As mentioned in 3.1.1 Language of Page, the template for Microsoft HTML Help files allows authors to create partially WCAG conformant content.
  • As mentioned in 3.1.1 Language of Page, the template for EPUB files allows authors to create partially WCAG conformant content. However, the template does not allow authors to provide the required accessibility metadata.

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.

 

EN 301 549 Report

Notes:
 

Chapter 4: 4.2 Functional Performance Statements (FPS)

Notes: According to C.4 Functional Performance, this section is informative only.

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

4.2.1 Usage without vision

Software: Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Partially Supports

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Partially Supports

Authored Content (EPUB): Partially Supports

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

  • As noted in 1.1.1 Non-text Content, some graphical controls provide no textual alternative for use by screen readers.
  • As noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, the installer for the product is not accessible to users of assistive technology.
  • As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, some interactive elements do not receive keyboard focus or are only useable with a mouse.
  • As noted in 3.2.1 On Focus, a change of context occurs when the Source button receives focus.
  • As noted in 3.3.1 Error Identification, errors are not identified to the user visually or in text.
  • As noted in 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value, some controls lack accessible name or role information.
  • As noted in 7.2.1 Audio description playback, the product does not provide closed caption playback.
  • As noted in 7.3 User controls for captions and audio description, the product does not provide user controls for captions or audio descriptions.

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Authors can create content in which most functions can be used without vision. Exceptions include:

  • As noted in 1.1.1 Non-text Content, some graphical controls provide no textual alternative for use by screen readers.
  • As noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, most templates use implicit headings.
  • As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, some interactive elements do not receive keyboard focus.
  • As noted in 3.3.2 Labels and Instructions, a search field in authored content lacks a visible label.
  • As noted in 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value, some controls lack accessible name, role, or state information.
  • As noted in 7.2.1 Audio description playback, authors cannot provide closed audio description playback.
  • As noted in 7.3 User controls for captions and audio description, authors cannot provide controls for captions or audio description playback.

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Authors can create content in which most functions can be used without vision. Exceptions include:

  • As noted in 1.1.1 Non-text Content, some graphical controls provide no textual alternative for use by screen readers.
  • As noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, most templates use implicit headings, some visually hidden content is rendered to assistive technology, and ARIA regions and HTML sections are not identified.
  • As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, some interactive elements do not receive keyboard focus or are only usable with a mouse.
  • As noted in 3.3.2 Labels and Instructions, a search field in authored content lacks a visible label.
  • As noted in 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value, some controls lack accessible name, role, or state information.
  • As noted in 7.2.1 Audio description playback, authors cannot provide closed audio description playback.
  • As noted in 7.3 User controls for captions and audio description, authors cannot provide controls for captions or audio description playback.

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Authors can create content in which most functions can be used without vision. Exceptions include:

  • As noted in 3.1.1 Language of Page, the language of the content cannot be programmatically determined. 

Authored Content (EPUB): Authors can create content in which most functions can be used without vision. Exceptions include:  

  • As noted in 3.1.1 Language of Page, the language of the content cannot be programmatically determined.
  • As noted in 7.2.1 Audio description playback, authors cannot provide closed audio description playback.
  • As noted in 7.3 User controls for captions and audio description, authors cannot provide controls for captions or audio description playback. 

4.2.2 Usage with limited vision

Software: Does Not Support

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Partially Supports

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Supports

Authored Content (EPUB): Supports

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

  • As noted in 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum), some text does not meet minimum contrast requirements.
  • As noted in 1.4.4 Resize Text, text cannot be resized.
  • As noted in 1.4.10 Reflow, content does not reflow at a width of 320 CSS pixels, and obscured content cannot be accessed.
  • As noted in 11.7 User preferences, most content in the product does not adapt to platform settings for color, contrast, font size, or focus cursor.

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Authors can create content in which most functions can be used with limited vision. Exceptions include:

  • As noted in 1.4.10 Reflow, loss of content and functionality occurs at a width of 320 CSS pixels.

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Authors can create content in which most functions can be used with limited vision. Exceptions include:

  • As noted in 1.4.10 Reflow, loss of content and functionality occurs at a width of 320 CSS pixels.

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

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

4.2.3 Usage without perception of colour

Software: Supports

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Supports

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Supports

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Supports

Authored Content (EPUB): Supports 

Software: The product does not rely solely on colour to communicate information.

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

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

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

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

4.2.4 Usage without hearing

Software: Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Partially Supports

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Supports

Authored Content (EPUB): Partially Supports 

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

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

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Authors can create content in which most functions can be used without hearing. Exceptions include:

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

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Authors can create content in which most functions can be used without hearing. Exceptions include:

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

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

Authored Content (EPUB): Authors can create content in which most functions can be used without hearing. Exceptions include:

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

4.2.5 Usage with limited hearing

Software: Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Partially Supports

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Supports

Authored Content (EPUB): Partially Supports 

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

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

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Authors can create content in which most functions can be used with limited hearing. Exceptions include:

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

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Authors can create content in which most functions can be used with limited hearing. Exceptions include:

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

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

Authored Content (EPUB): Authors can create content in which most functions can be used with limited hearing. Exceptions include:

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

4.2.6 Usage without vocal capability

Software: Supports

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Supports

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Supports

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Supports

Authored Content (EPUB): Supports 

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

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

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

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

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

4.2.7 Usage with limited manipulation or strength

Software: Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Partially Supports

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Supports

Authored Content (EPUB): Supports 

Software: Most functions of the product are usable with limited manipulation or strength. Exceptions include:

  • As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, some interactive elements do not receive keyboard focus or are only useable with a mouse.
  • As noted in 2.4.7 Focus Visible, some focusable elements do not have a visible focus indicator.
  • As noted in 3.2.1 On Focus, a change of context occurs when the Source button receives focus.

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Authors can create content in which most functions can be used with limited manipulation or strength. Exceptions include:

  • As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, some interactive elements do not receive keyboard focus.

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Authors can create content in which most functions can be used with limited manipulation or strength. Exceptions include:

  • As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, some interactive elements do not receive keyboard focus or are only usable with a mouse.

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Authors can create content which is functional with limited manipulation or strength.

Authored Content (EPUB): Authors can create content which is functional with limited manipulation or strength.

4.2.8 Usage with limited reach

Software: Supports

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Supports

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Supports

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Supports

Authored Content (EPUB): Supports 

Software: The product is functional with limited reach.

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

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

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

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

4.2.9 Minimize photosensitive seizure triggers

Software: Supports

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Supports

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Supports

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Supports

Authored Content (EPUB): Supports 

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

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Authors can create content which does not flash, or flashes within an acceptable threshold, in order to minimize the potential for triggering photosensitive seizures.

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Authors can create content which does not flash, or flashes within an acceptable threshold, in order to minimize the potential for triggering photosensitive seizures.

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Authors can create content which does not flash, or flashes within an acceptable threshold, in order to minimize the potential for triggering photosensitive seizures.

Authored Content (EPUB): Authors can create content which does not flash, or flashes within an acceptable threshold, in order to minimize the potential for triggering photosensitive seizures. 

4.2.10 Usage with limited cognition

Software: Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Partially Supports

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Supports

Authored Content (EPUB): Supports

Software: Most functions of the product are usable with limited language, cognitive, and learning abilities. Users with cognitive disabilities have varying needs for features that allow them to adapt content and work with assistive technology or accessibility features of the platform. Exceptions include:

  • As noted in 2.4.6 Headings and Labels, some labels are duplicated, and some labels are not adequately descriptive.
  • As noted in 2.5.3 Label in Name, some accessible names of controls do not contain the text of their visible labels.
  • As noted in 3.3.1 Error Identification and 3.3.4 Error Prevention, errors are not identified visually or in text.

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Authors can create content in which most functions can be used with limited language, cognitive, and learning abilities. Exceptions include:

  • As noted in 2.5.3 Label in Name, some accessible names of controls do not contain the text of their visible labels.
  • As noted in 3.3.2 Labels and Instructions, authors cannot provide a visible and persistent label for a search field.

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Authors can create content in which most functions can be used with limited language, cognitive, and learning abilities. Exceptions include:

  • As noted in 2.5.3 Label in Name, some accessible names of controls do not contain the text of their visible labels.
  • As noted in 3.3.2 Labels and Instructions, authors cannot provide a visible and persistent label for a search field.

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

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

4.2.11 Privacy

Software: Supports

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Supports

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Supports

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Supports

Authored Content (EPUB): Supports 

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

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Authored content does not ask for or display legal, financial, or personal data.

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Authored content does not ask for or display legal, financial, or personal data.

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Authored content does not ask for or display legal, financial, or personal data.

Authored Content (EPUB): 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 Closed functionality

Not Applicable

The product does not have closed functionality.

5.2 Activation of accessibility features

Not Applicable

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

Not Applicable

The product does not convert content.

5.5.1 Means of operation

Not Applicable

The product has only non-mechanical operable parts, such as on-screen buttons, which do not require grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist to operate. 

5.5.2 Operable parts discernibility

Partially Supports

The product has only non-mechanical operable parts, such as on-screen buttons. Most operable parts have an accessible name which enables them to be discernible without user vision. Exceptions include:

  • Some graphical on-screen buttons do not have an accessible name or have an accessible name that does not correctly identify the purpose of the control.

5.6.1 Tactile or auditory status

Not Applicable

The product does not have locking or toggle controls.

5.6.2 Visual status

Not Applicable

The product does not have locking or toggle controls.

5.7 Key repeat

Not Applicable

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

5.8 Double-strike key acceptance

Not Applicable

The product does not provide a keyboard or keypad.

5.9 Simultaneous user actions

Supports

The product relies on platform software features, such as Sticky Keys, to ensure simultaneous user actions are not required. 

Chapter 6: ICT with Two-Way Voice Communication

Notes: Not Applicable
 

Chapter 7: ICT with Video Capabilities

Notes:

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

7.1.1 Captioning playback

Software: Does Not Support

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Does Not Support

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Does Not Support

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Not Applicable

Authored Content (EPUB): Does Not Support

Software: The product does not provide closed caption playback in the video player for previewing embedded multimedia.

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): In most browsers, the product does not enable authors to provide closed caption playback for video embedded in the authored content.

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): In most browsers, the product does not enable authors to provide closed caption playback for video embedded in the authored content.

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): The document file format does not support embedded synchronized media.

Authored Content (EPUB): The product does not enable authors to provide closed caption playback for video embedded in the authored content.

7.1.2 Captioning synchronization

Software: Not Applicable

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Not Applicable

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Not Applicable

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Not Applicable

Authored Content (EPUB): Not Applicable

Software: The product does not display closed captions.

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Authored content does not display closed captions.

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Authored content does not display closed captions.

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): The document file format does not support embedded synchronized media.

Authored Content (EPUB): Authored content does not display closed captions.

7.1.3 Preservation of captioning

Software: Not Applicable

Software: When authors embed video in authored content, the product does not convert the video.

7.2.1 Audio description playback

Software: Does Not Support

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Does Not Support

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Does Not Support

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Not Applicable

Authored Content (EPUB): Does Not Support

Software: The product does not provide audio description playback in the video player for previewing embedded multimedia.

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): In most browsers, the product does not enable authors to provide closed audio description playback for video embedded in the authored content.

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): In most browsers, the product does not enable authors to provide closed audio description playback for video embedded in the authored content.

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): The document file format does not support embedded synchronized media.

Authored Content (EPUB): The product does not enable authors to provide closed audio description playback for video embedded in the authored content.

7.2.2 Audio description synchronization

Software: Not Applicable

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Not Applicable

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Not Applicable

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Not Applicable

Authored Content (EPUB): Not Applicable

Software: The product does not have a mechanism to play closed audio description in the video player for previewing embedded multimedia.

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Authored content does not have a mechanism to play closed audio description.

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Authored content does not have a mechanism to play closed audio description.

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): The document file format does not support embedded synchronized media.

Authored Content (EPUB): Authored content does not have a mechanism to play closed audio description.

7.2.3 Preservation of audio description

Software: Not Applicable

Software: When authors embed video in authored content, the product does not convert the video.

7.3 User controls for captions and audio description

Software: Does Not Support

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): Does Not Support

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): Does Not Support

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): Not Applicable

Authored Content (EPUB): Does Not Support

Software: The product does not provide user controls for captions or audio description in the video player for previewing embedded multimedia.

Authored Content (HTML Responsive): The product does not enable authors to provide user controls for captions or audio descriptions.

Authored Content (HTML Frameless): The product does not enable authors to provide user controls for captions or audio descriptions.

Authored Content (Microsoft HTML Help): The document file format does not support embedded synchronized media.

Authored Content (EPUB): The product does not enable authors to provide user controls for captions or audio descriptions.

Chapter 8: Hardware

Notes: Not Applicable
 

Chapter 9: Web (see WCAG 2.x section)

Notes:
 

Chapter 10: Non-web Documents

Notes: 

 

Chapter 11: Software

Notes:

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

11.1.1.1 through 11.4.1.3

See WCAG 2.x section

See information in WCAG section

11.5.2.1 Platform accessibility service support for software that provides a user interface

See 11.5.2.5 through 11.5.2.17

See information in 11.5.2.5 through 11.5.2.17

11.5.2.2 Platform accessibility service support for assistive technologies

See 11.5.2.5 through 11.5.2.17

See information in 11.5.2.5 through 11.5.2.17

11.5.2.3 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

Partially Supports

Most objects in the product expose name, role, state, boundary, and/or description information to assistive technology. Exceptions include:

  • Some controls lack accessible names.
  • Grouped controls lack programmatic group labels.
  • Some visible labels are not programmatically associated with their inputs.
  • Dialogs lack programmatic titles.
  • Some interactive elements lack role information.

11.5.2.6 Row, column, and headers

Supports

The product exposes the row, column, and headers of table cells to assistive technology.

11.5.2.7 Values

Supports

The product exposes the values of controls to assistive technology.

11.5.2.8 Label relationships

Partially Supports

The product exposes most label relationships to assistive technology.

11.5.2.9 Parent-child relationships

Partially Supports

The product exposes most hierarchical parent-child relationships to assistive technology. Exceptions include:

  • Groups of controls that are not grouped or labelled programmatically.

11.5.2.10 Text

Supports

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

11.5.2.11 List of available actions

Partially Supports

Most controls in the product expose programmatic role information, which conveys available actions to assistive technology. Exceptions include:

  • Some controls in the Landing Page dialog that lack role information.

11.5.2.12 Execution of available actions

Supports

The product allows assistive technology to perform actions on objects.

11.5.2.13 Tracking of focus and selection attributes

Supports

The product exposes focus, text insertion point, and selection attributes to assistive technology.

11.5.2.14 Modification of focus and selection attributes

Supports

The product allows assistive technology to move focus and modify selection attributes.

11.5.2.15 Change notification

Partially Supports

The product notifies assistive technology about attribute changes in most user interface elements. Exceptions include:

  • Expanded/collapsed state of expandable content.

11.5.2.16 Modifications of states and properties

Supports

The product allows assistive technology to modify states and properties of controls.

11.5.2.17 Modifications of values and text

Supports

The product allows assistive technology to modify the values and text of input controls.

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

Most content in the product does not adapt to platform settings for color, contrast and font size. The product does not adapt to platform settings for focus cursor.

11.8.2 Accessible content creation

See WCAG 2.x section

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

11.8.3 Preservation of accessibility information in transformations

Not Applicable

The product does not provide restructuring transformations or re-coding transformations.

11.8.4 Repair assistance

Not Applicable

The product does not have accessibility checking functionality.

11.8.5 Templates

Partially Supports

Templates in the product enable authors to create a range of content which partially conforms to WCAG 2.1 Levels A and AA. Exceptions include:

  • As mentioned in 1.1.1 Non-text Content, 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, 1.4.10 Reflow, 1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus, 2.1.1 Keyboard, 2.4.1 Bypass Blocks, 2.4.3 Focus Order, 2.5.3 Label in Name, and 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value, templates for Responsive HTML allow authors to create partially WCAG conformant HTML content.
  • As mentioned in 1.1.1 Non-text Content, 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, 1.4.10 Reflow, 1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus, 2.1.1 Keyboard, 2.4.1 Bypass Blocks, 2.4.7 Focus Visible, 2.5.3 Label in Name, and 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value, templates for Frameless HTML allow authors to create partially WCAG conformant HTML content.
  • As mentioned in 3.1.1 Language of Page, the template for Microsoft HTML Help files allows authors to create partially WCAG conformant content.
  • As mentioned in 3.1.1 Language of Page, the template for EPUB files allows authors to create partially WCAG conformant content. However, the template does not allow authors to provide the required accessibility metadata.

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.
 

Chapter 13: ICT Providing Relay or Emergency Service Access

Notes: Not Applicable 

 

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