Adobe Accessibility Conformance Report
(Based on VPAT® Version 2.4)
Product Information
- Name of Product/Version: Adobe XD (Windows) 2021
- Product Description: Adobe XD is a powerful and easy-to-use vector-based experience design platform that gives teams the tools they need to craft the world’s best experiences collaboratively.
- Date: November 2021
- Contact information: access@adobe.com
- Evaluation Methods Used: Testing Adobe XD 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.
- 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.
Applicable Standards/Guidelines
This report covers the degree of conformance for the following accessibility standard/guidelines:
Level AA: Yes
Level AAA: No
Level AA: Yes
Level AAA: No
Terms
The terms used in the Conformance Level information are defined as follows:
- Supports: The functionality of the product has at least one method that meets the criterion without known defects or meets with equivalent facilitation.
- Partially Supports: Some functionality of the product does not meet the criterion.
- Does Not Support: The majority of product functionality does not meet the criterion.
- Not Applicable: The criterion is not relevant to the product.
- Not Evaluated: The product has not been evaluated against the criterion. This can be used only in WCAG 2.0 Level AAA.
WCAG 2.1 Report
All WCAG sections also document conformance with:
- EN 301 549: Chapter 9 - Web, Sections 10.1-10.4 of Chapter 10 - Non-Web documents, and Sections 11.1-11.4 and 11.8.2 of Chapter 11 - Non-Web Software (open and closed functionality), and Sections 12.1.2 and 12.2.4 of Chapter 12 – Documentation
- Revised Section 508: Chapter 5 – 501.1 Scope, 504.2 Content Creation or Editing, and Chapter 6 – 602.3 Electronic Support Documentation.
Note: When reporting on conformance with the WCAG 2.x Success Criteria, they are scoped for full pages, complete processes, and accessibility-supported ways of using technology as documented in the WCAG 2.0 Conformance Requirements.
Guideline 1.1 Text Alternatives:
Provide text alternatives for any non-text content so that it can be changed into other forms people need, such as large print, braille, speech, symbols or simpler language.
1.1.1 Non-text Content (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.1.1.1 (Web)
- 10.1.1.1 (Non-web document)
- 11.1.1.1.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (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)
Guideline 1.2 Time-based Media:
Provide alternatives for time-based media.
1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded) (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.1.2.1 (Web)
- 10.1.2.1 (Non-web document)
- 11.1.2.1.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (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)
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)
- 11.8.2 (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)
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)
- 11.8.2 (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)
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)
- 11.8.2 (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)
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)
- 11.8.2 (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)
Guideline 1.3 Adaptable:
Create content that can be presented in different ways (for example simpler layout) without losing information or structure.
1.3.1 Info and Relationships (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.1.3.1 (Web)
- 10.1.3.1 (Non-web document)
- 11.1.3.1.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (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: Most visual structure and relationship information, such as labels for most form controls, is provided through element semantics. Exceptions include:
Most controls on the XD landing page, such as “Width” and “Height” and the dropdown menus.
“Sort by” checkbox on Cloud Documents landing page.
All controls under “Transform” in Design Properties panel.
All controls including checkboxes, text inputs, and combo boxes in Prototype Interactions panel.
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)
- 11.8.2 (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)
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)
- 11.8.2 (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)
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)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
1.3.5 Identify Input Purpose (Level AA 2.1 only)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.1.3.5 (Web)
- 10.1.3.5 (Non-web document)
- 11.1.3.5 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
Guideline 1.4 Distinguishable:
Make it easier for users to see and hear content including separating foreground from background.
1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.1.4.1 (Web)
- 10.1.4.1 (Non-web document)
- 11.1.4.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (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)
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)
- 11.8.2 (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)
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)
- 11.8.2 (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: Most text meets minimum contrast requirements. Exceptions include:
“YOUR WORK” heading.
Non-active menu items (e.g., “Prototype” and “Share”).
Plugin text.
"Owner" in "Invite people to collaborate" dialog.
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)
- 11.8.2 (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: Exceptions include:
Custom Size values are cut off.
Text is cut off (e.g., "APPEARANCE" and "GRID").
Text not resized (e.g., "Something went wrong initializing Creative Cloud Libraries").
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)
- 11.8.2 (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)
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)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
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)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
Software: Most meaningful non-text content elements, such as the toolbar controls, have sufficient contrast. Exceptions include:
Orange information icons.
UI icons for some menu icons (e.g., “Mobile Components”).
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)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
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)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
Guideline 2.1 Keyboard Accessible:
Make all functionality available from a keyboard.
2.1.1 Keyboard (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.1.1 (Web)
- 10.2.1.1 (Non-web document)
- 11.2.1.1.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (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: Most product functionality can be operated through a keyboard interface. Exceptions include:
Information tooltips.
Document renaming control.
“Document Assets” button.
All show/hide buttons.
All plus icons.
Show password button.
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)
- 11.8.2 (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: Exceptions include:
Document Assets panel traps focus between “Search all libraries”, “Document assets”, and “More information”.
“Invite people to collaborate” modal dialog has no method to close it via keyboard and traps focus.
2.1.4 Character Key Shortcuts (Level A 2.1 only)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.1.4 (Web)
- 10.2.1.4 (Non-web document)
- 11.2.1.4.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
Guideline 2.2 Enough Time:
Provide users enough time to read and use content.
2.2.1 Timing Adjustable (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.2.1 (Web)
- 10.2.2.1 (Non-web document)
- 11.2.2.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (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)
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)
- 11.8.2 (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: Exceptions include:
Automatically updating carousel on landing page.
Guideline 2.3 Seizures:
Do not design content in a way that is known to cause seizures.
2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.3.1 (Web)
- 10.2.3.1 (Non-web document)
- 11.2.3.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (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)
Guideline 2.4 Navigable:
Provide ways to help users navigate, find content, and determine where they are.
2.4.1 Bypass Blocks (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.4.1 (Web)
- 10.2.4.1 (Non-web document) – Does not apply
- 11.2.4.1 (Open Functionality Software) – Does not apply
- 11.8.2 (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
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
- 11.8.2 (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)
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)
- 11.8.2 (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)
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)
- 11.8.2 (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)
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
- 11.8.2 (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
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)
- 11.8.2 (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)
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)
- 11.8.2 (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: Most focusable elements have a visible keyboard focus indicator. Exceptions include:
“Learn more” link.
“Document Assets” button.
“More information” link.
Link generated with “Create Link” and “Update Link”.
Guideline 2.5 Input Modalities:
Make it easier for users to operate functionality through various inputs beyond keyboard.
2.5.1 Pointer Gestures (Level A 2.1 only)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.5.1 (Web)
- 10.2.5.1 (Non-web document)
- 11.2.5.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
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)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
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)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
Software: In most product functions, accessible names of controls contain the text of their visible labels. Exceptions include:
“Responsive Resize” has an accessible name of “Enable/Disable Constraints”.
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)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
Guideline 3.1 Readable:
Make text content readable and understandable.
3.1.1 Language of Page (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.3.1.1 (Web)
- 10.3.1.1 (Non-web document)
- 11.3.1.1.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (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)
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
- 11.8.2 (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)
Guideline 3.2 Predictable:
Make Web pages appear and operate in predictable ways.
3.2.1 On Focus (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.3.2.1 (Web)
- 10.3.2.1 (Non-web document)
- 11.3.2.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (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)
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)
- 11.8.2 (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: Exceptions include:
Whenever a user selects the option "Anyone with password" for the "Link Access" control, the force is forcibly shifted to the "Password" field.
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
- 11.8.2 (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
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
- 11.8.2 (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
Guideline 3.3 Input Assistance:
Help users avoid and correct mistakes.
3.3.1 Error Identification (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.3.3.1 (Web)
- 10.3.3.1 (Non-web document)
- 11.3.3.1.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (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)
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)
- 11.8.2 (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)
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)
- 11.8.2 (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)
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)
- 11.8.2 (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)
Guideline 4.1 Compatible:
Maximize compatibility with current and future user agents, including assistive technologies.
4.1.1 Parsing (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.4.1.1 (Web)
- 10.4.1.1 (Non-web document)
- 11.4.1.1.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (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)
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)
- 11.8.2 (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: User interface components in most product functions do not provide programmatic name, role, state, or value information. Examples include:
Account link.
Dropdown menus to create new document.
Recent files.
Slides within carousel.
Sort by checkbox.
Up arrow.
Create a new folder.
Controls to change display to list or grid.
Cloud documents.
All icons within toolbar.
Plus icons.
Information tooltips.
State not announced for toggle buttons in “Design Properties” panel.
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
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
Revised Section 508 Report
Notes:
Chapter 3: Functional Performance Criteria (FPC)
Notes: This table documents instances of equivalent facilitation or instances of functions not addressed by technical requirements. Responses which cite technical requirements are informative only.
Software: Most functions of the product are usable without vision. Examples include:
As noted in SC 1.1.1 Non-text Content, the product does not provide sufficient text alternatives for most images, such as the Adobe XD logo, images of text, controls within toolbar, and tooltip and plus icons.
As noted in SC 2.1.1 Keyboard, some functionality cannot be operated with the keyboard, such as the information tooltips and the plus icons.
As noted in SC 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value, most product functions do not provide proper name, role, value, and state information, including several links and buttons.
As noted in 502.2.2 No Disruption of Accessibility Features, most object information is unavailable to the user, some text is unavailable, and labels are not always associated with their form fields.
Software: Most functions of the product are usable with limited vision. Exceptions include:
As noted in SC 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum), some text has insufficient color contrast, such as a heading and non-active tab controls.
As noted in SC 1.4.4 Resize Text, the user is unable to utilize system features to increase font size without loss of content or functionality.
As noted in 503.2 User Preferences, the user is unable to set font size without loss of content or functionality.
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. The product provides descriptive labels and instructions for most user input. Exceptions include:
As noted in SC 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, there are many controls that do not have proper labels, including most controls on the XD landing page, such as “Width” and “Height” and the dropdown menus.
Most product functions do not disrupt platform accessibility features. Exceptions include:
As noted in SC 1.4.4 Resize Text, increasing font size will cause a loss of content or functionality.
Most controls in the product expose programmatic role information, which conveys available actions to assistive technology. Exceptions include:
As noted in SC 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value, some buttons do not expose an accessible role to the user.
The product allows assistive technology to perform most actions on objects. Exceptions include:
As noted in SC 2.1.1 Keyboard, some controls are not available via the keyboard.
Where components receive focus, most components allow assistive technology to move focus and modify selection attributes. Exceptions include:
As noted in SC 2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap, there is a keyboard trap in one of the panels.
The product supports most platform accessibility features. Exceptions include:
As noted in SC 1.4.4 Resize Text, resizing text will create a loss of content or functionality.
Chapter 6: Support Documentation and Services
Notes: Information regarding Support Documentation and Services is available in the Accessibility Conformance Report for the Adobe Help Center on the Adobe Accessibility Compliance website.
EN 301 549 Report
Notes:
Chapter 4: Functional Performance Statements (FPS)
Notes:
Software: Most functions of the product are usable without vision. Exceptions include:
As noted in 1.1.1 Non-text Content, some images and images of text do not have alternative text.
As noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, some form input controls do not have labels.
As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, some product features are not accessible via the keyboard.
As noted in 2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap, a keyboard trap does appear within the product.
As noted in 2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide, the carousel does not provide the user with a method to pause, stop, or hide the content.
As noted in 3.1.1 Language of Page, language changes are not programmatically determinable.
As noted in 3.2.2 On Input, focus shifts on input for one of the controls.
As noted in 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value, there are multiple controls that do not expose name, role, value, and state information.
As noted in SC 1.4.4 Resize Text, there is an issue with the ability to resize text using platform functions.
Software: Most functions of the product are usable with limited vision. Exceptions include:
As noted in 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum), some text does not have sufficient contrast.
As noted in 1.4.4 Resize Text, Windows platform text sizing capabilities are not functional in the product.
As noted in 1.4.11 Non-text Contrast, some user interface components do not have sufficient contrast.
As noted in 11.7 User preferences, the product adapts to platform settings for color, contrast, font type, and focus cursor. It does not support font size changes since there is a loss of content and functionality up to 200%.
Software: Most of the product is functional with limited manipulation and strength.
As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, some controls are not available via the keyboard.
As noted in 2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap, there is the presence of a keyboard trap.
As noted in 2.1.4 Character Key Shortcuts, character key shortcuts are used to select tools and do not directly manipulate the content.
As noted in 2.4.7 Focus Visible, some controls do not display a visible focus indicator.
As noted in 2.5.3 Label in Name, there are some accessible names that do not match their visible labels.
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. The product provides descriptive labels and instructions for most user input. Exceptions include:
As noted in SC 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, there are many controls that do not have proper labels including most controls on the XD landing page, such as “Width” and “Height” and the dropdown menus.
Chapter 5: Generic Requirements
Notes:
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.
Chapter 6: ICT with Two-Way Voice Communication
Notes: Not Applicable
Chapter 7: ICT with Video Capabilities
Notes: Not Applicable
Chapter 8: Hardware
Notes: Not Applicable
Chapter 9: Web
Notes: See WCAG 2.x section
Chapter 10: Non-web Documents
Notes: Not Applicable
Chapter 11: Software
Notes:
Most controls in the product expose programmatic role information, which conveys available actions to assistive technology. Exceptions include:
As noted in SC 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value, some buttons do not expose an accessible role to the user..
The product allows assistive technology to perform most actions on objects. Exceptions include:
As noted in SC 2.1.1 Keyboard, some controls are not available via the keyboard.
Where components receive focus, most components allow assistive technology to move focus and modify selection attributes. Exceptions include:
As noted in SC 2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap, there is a keyboard trap in one of the panels.
Most product functions do not disrupt platform accessibility features. Exceptions include:
As noted in SC 1.4.4 Resize Text, increasing font size will cause a loss of content or functionality.
Chapter 12: Documentation and Support Services
Notes: Information regarding Support Documentation and Services is available in the Accessibility Conformance Report for the Adobe Help Center on the Adobe Accessibility Compliance website.
Chapter 13: ICT Providing Relay or Emergency Service Access
Notes: Not Applicable
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