Adobe Accessibility Conformance Report
VPAT® Version 2.0 – October 2017
Product Information
- Name of Product/Version: Adobe InCopy CC 2018 for Windows and Mac OS X
- Product Description: Adobe InCopy CC is professional word processing application, designed to work in conjunction with Adobe InDesign CC. Editors and writers can edit content in Adobe InCopy CC while a designer simultaneously works on the design portion of the project in InDesign CC, all while maintaining text formatting in both applications.
- Date: August 2018
- Contact information: access@adobe.com
- Evaluation Methods Used: Testing Adobe InCopy CC 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 related to 602.3 (Support Docs) for Section 508 as published in 2017 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 A - Yes
Level AA - Yes
Level AAA - No
Terms
The terms used in the Conformance Level information are defined as follows:
- Supports: The functionality of the product has at least one method that meets the criterion without known defects or meets with equivalent facilitation.
- 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 2.0 Report
Sections 1 and 2 also document conformance with:
- EN 301 549: Chapter 9 - Web, Chapter 10 - Non-Web documents, Section 11.2.1- Non-Web Software (excluding closed functionality), and Section 11.2.2 - Non-Web Software (closed functionality).
- Revised Section 508: Chapter 5 – 501.1 Scope, 504.2 Content Creation or Editing, and Chapter 6 – 602.3 Electronic Support Documentation.
Note: When reporting on conformance with the WCAG 2.0 Success Criteria, they are scoped for full pages, complete processes, and accessibility-supported ways of using technology as documented in the WCAG 2.0 Conformance Requirements.
Section 1: Success Criteria, Level A
Notes:
Guideline 1.1 Text Alternatives:
Provide text alternatives for any non-text content so that it can be changed into other forms people need, such as large print, braille, speech, symbols or simpler language.
1.1.1 Non-text Content (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.1 (Web)
- 10.2.1 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.1 (Software)
- 11.2.2.1 (Closed Functionality Software)
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Does Not Support
Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support
Software: Most input fields and images in the product do not expose a text alternative to assistive technology.
Authored Content (PDF): The product enables authors to add inline images, but it does not enable authors to add text alternatives to images.
Guideline 1.2 Time-based Media:
Provide alternatives for time-based media.
1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded) (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.2 (Web)
- 10.2.2 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.2 (Software)
- 11.2.2.2.1 and 11.2.2.2.2 (Closed Software)
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product does not provide prerecorded audio-only or video-only content.
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain prerecorded audio-only or video-only content.
1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.3 (Web)
- 10.2.3 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.3 (Software)
- 11.2.2.3 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product does not provide prerecorded media that requires captions.
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain prerecorded media that requires captions.
1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded) (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.4 (Web)
- 10.2.4 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.4 (Software)
- 11.2.2.4 (Closed Software)
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product does not provide prerecorded media that requires audio description.
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain prerecorded media that requires audio description.
Guideline 1.3 Adaptable:
Create content that can be presented in different ways (for example simpler layout) without losing information or structure.
1.3.1 Info and Relationships (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.7 (Web)
- 10.2.7 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.7 (Software)
- 11.2.2.7 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Does Not Support
Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support
Software: In the product dashboard and dialogs, most visual structure information is not conveyed programmatically to assistive technology.
Authored Content (PDF): Authored PDFs are untagged. The boundaries and structure of text elements are not conveyed to assistive technology.
1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.8 (Web)
- 10.2.8 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.8 (Software)
- 11.2.2.8 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support
Software: Content elements which are exposed to assistive technology, such as menus, provide a meaningful reading sequence.
Authored Content (PDF): Authored PDFs are untagged. The sequence of text elements can be inferred by some assistive technology, but is not programmatically determined.
1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.9 (Web)
- 10.2.9 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.9 (Software)
- 11.2.2.9 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Guideline 1.4 Distinguishable:
Make it easier for users to see and hear content including separating foreground from background.
1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.10 (Web)
- 10.2.10 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.10 (Software)
- 11.2.2.10 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports with Exceptions
Authored Content (PDF): Supports with Exceptions
Software: Exceptions include: Checkboxes and radio buttons provide only a color change to indicate focus location. Notes and tracked changes are color coded to indicate which user made them.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that most content meets this criterion. Exceptions include: Tracked changes are color coded to indicate which user made them.
1.4.2 Audio Control (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.11 (Web)
- 10.2.11 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.11 (Software)
- 11.2.2.11 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product does not include audio that plays automatically.
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain audio that plays automatically.
Guideline 2.1 Keyboard Accessible:
Make all functionality available from a keyboard.
2.1.1 Keyboard (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.15 (Web)
- 10.2.15 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.15 (Software)
- 11.2.2.15 (Closed Software)
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports with Exceptions
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: Most product functionality can be operated through a keyboard interface. Exceptions include:
The tab key skips some controls in dialogs, such as sliders and grids.
Tooltips for icons cannot be displayed.
Some functions, such as creating a new style, can be directly accessed only with a custom shortcut, and the Keyboard Shortcuts dialog contains a keyboard trap.
Authored Content (PDF): The product does not enable authors to add controls which would require keyboard access.
2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.16 (Web)
- 10.2.16 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.16 (Software)
- 11.2.2.16 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports with Exceptions
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: Exceptions include:
The Keyboard Shortcuts dialog does not provide a standard method or instructions for moving focus away from the New Shortcut field.
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not include keyboard traps.
Guideline 2.2 Enough Time:
Provide users enough time to read and use content.
2.2.1 Timing Adjustable (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.17 (Web)
- 10.2.17 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.17 (Software)
- 11.2.2.17 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product does not include time limits.
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not include time limits.
2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.18 (Web)
- 10.2.18 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.18 (Software)
- 11.2.2.18 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product does not include elements which move, blink, scroll, or auto-update.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion.
Guideline 2.3 Seizures:
Do not design content in a way that is known to cause seizures.
2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.19 (Web)
- 10.2.19 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.19 (Software)
- 11.2.2.19 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product does not contain flashing content.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion.
Guideline 2.4 Navigable:
Provide ways to help users navigate, find content, and determine where they are.
2.4.1 Bypass Blocks (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.20 (Web)
- 10.2.20 (non-web document) – Does not apply
- 11.2.1.20 (Software) – Does not apply
- 11.2.2.20 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software) – Does not apply to non-web software
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs) – Does not apply to non-web docs
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web documents.
Authored Content (PDF): This criterion does not apply to non-web documents.
2.4.2 Page Titled (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.21 (Web)
- 10.2.21 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.21 (Software) - Does not apply
- 11.2.2.21 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support
2.4.3 Focus Order (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.22 (Web)
- 10.2.22 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.22 (Software)
- 11.2.2.22 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports with Exceptions
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: Most elements which can receive focus have a meaningful focus order. Exceptions include:
In the User Dictionary dialog, form elements receive focus in an illogical order.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion.
2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.23 (Web)
- 10.2.23 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.23 (Software)
- 11.2.2.23 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product does not include links.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion.
Guideline 3.1 Readable:
Make text content readable and understandable.
3.1.1 Language of Page (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.27 (Web)
- 10.2.27 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.27 (Software)
- 11.2.2.27 (Closed Software)
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support
Software: The product relies on the features of the underlying operating system to set and indicate the language of the user interface.
Authored Content (PDF): The product does not enable authors to set the language for content.
Guideline 3.2 Predictable:
Make Web pages appear and operate in predictable ways.
3.2.1 On Focus (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.29 (Web)
- 10.2.29 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.29 (Software)
- 11.2.2.29 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
3.2.2 On Input (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.30 (Web)
- 10.2.30 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.30 (Software)
- 11.2.2.30 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Guideline 3.3 Input Assistance:
Help users avoid and correct mistakes.
3.3.1 Error Identification (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.33 (Web)
- 10.2.33 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.33 (Software)
- 11.2.2.33 (Closed Software)
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports with Exceptions
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: Most input errors are identified and described to the users in text; exceptions include:
In Preferences > Grids, when the user leaves the Start field empty, the product automatically fills it without identifying the user’s error.
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not detect input errors that will be displayed to users.
3.3.2 Labels or Instructions (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.34 (Web)
- 10.2.34 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.34 (Software)
- 11.2.2.34 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: Labels are provided for input fields.
Authored Content (PDF): The product does not enable authors to add user input controls that would require labels or instructions.
Guideline 4.1 Compatible:
Maximize compatibility with current and future user agents, including assistive technologies.
4.1.1 Parsing (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.37 (Web)
- 10.2.37 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.37 (Software)
- 11.2.2.37 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The software is not implemented using markup languages.
Authored Content (PDF): The authored content is not implemented using markup languages.
4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.38 (Web)
- 10.2.38 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.38 (Software)
- 11.2.2.38 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Does Not Support
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: In the product dashboard and dialogs, most name and role information is not conveyed programmatically to assistive technology.
Authored Content (PDF): The product does not enable authors to add controls which would require name, role, and value information for assistive technology.
Section 2: Success Criteria, Level AA
Notes:
Guideline 1.2 Time-based Media:
Provide alternatives for time-based media.
1.2.4 Captions (Live) (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.5 (Web)
- 10.2.5 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.5 (Software)
- 11.2.2.5 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product does not provide live media that requires captions.
Authored Content (PDF): The product does not include the ability to present live media.
1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.6 (Web)
- 10.2.6 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.6 (Software)
- 11.2.2.6 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product does not provide prerecorded video content that would require audio description.
Authored Content (PDF): The product does not export prerecorded video content that requires audio description.
Guideline 1.4 Distinguishable:
Make it easier for users to see and hear content including separating foreground from background.
1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.12 (Web)
- 10.2.12 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.12 (Software)
- 11.2.2.12 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: Some text, such as blue text in option lists, by default does not have sufficient color contrast against the background. However, the product’s Preferences dialog allows users to choose a color theme with a black background which provides sufficient color contrast.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion.
1.4.4 Resize text (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.13 (Web)
- 10.2.13 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.13 (Software)
- 11.2.2.13 (Closed Software)
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Does Not Support
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: In the dashboard and in dialogs, most text cannot be resized up to 200%.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion.
1.4.5 Images of Text (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.14 (Web)
- 10.2.14 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.14 (Software)
- 11.2.2.14 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product uses text instead of images of text.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion.
Guideline 2.4 Navigable:
Provide ways to help users navigate, find content, and determine where they are.
2.4.5 Multiple Ways (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.24 (Web)
- 10.2.24 (non-web document) – Does not apply
- 11.2.1.24 (Software) – Does not apply
- 11.2.2.24 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software) – Does not apply to non-web software
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs) – Does not apply to non-web docs
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web software.
Authored Content (PDF): This criterion does not apply to non-web documents.
2.4.6 Headings and Labels (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.25 (Web)
- 10.2.25 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.25 (Software)
- 11.2.2.25 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: Headings and labels are descriptive.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion.
2.4.7 Focus Visible (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.26 (Web)
- 10.2.26 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.26 (Software)
- 11.2.2.26 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: Elements which can receive focus have visible focus indication.
Authored Content (PDF): The product does not enable authors to add controls which would require keyboard focus.
Guideline 3.1 Readable:
Make text content readable and understandable.
3.1.2 Language of Parts (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.28 (Web)
- 10.2.28 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.28 (Software) – Does not apply
- 11.2.2.28 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support
Software: Content is only presented in one language at a time.
Authored Content (PDF): The product does not enable authors to set the language for individual phrases within content.
Guideline 3.2 Predictable:
Make Web pages appear and operate in predictable ways.
3.2.3 Consistent Navigation (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.31 (Web)
- 10.2.31 (non-web document) – Does not apply
- 11.2.1.31 (Software) – Does not apply
- 11.2.2.31 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software) – Does not apply to non-web software
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs) – Does not apply to non-web docs
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web software.
Authored Content (PDF): This criterion does not apply to non-web documents.
3.2.4 Consistent Identification (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.32 (Web)
- 10.2.32 (non-web document) – Does not apply
- 11.2.1.32 (Software) – Does not apply
- 11.2.2.32 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software) – Does not apply to non-web software
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs) – Does not apply to non-web docs
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web software.
Authored Content (PDF): This criterion does not apply to non-web documents.
Guideline 3.3 Input Assistance:
Help users avoid and correct mistakes.
3.3.3 Error Suggestion (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.35 (Web)
- 10.2.35 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.35 (Software)
- 11.2.2.35 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Does Not Support
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
3.3.4 Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data) (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.36 (Web)
- 10.2.36 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.36 (Software)
- 11.2.2.36 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product does not process legal commitments or financial transactions. Changes to user-controllable data can be confirmed before finalizing.
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain legal or financial data and does not modify user-controllable data.
2017 Section 508 Report
Notes:
Chapter 3: Functional Performance Criteria (FPC)
Notes:
Software: Does Not Support
Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support
Software: Most functions of the product are not usable without vision. As reported in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships: in the product dashboard and dialogs, most visual structure information is not conveyed programmatically to assistive technology. As reported in 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value: In the product dashboard and dialogs, most name and role information is not conveyed programmatically to assistive technology.
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content is not usable without vision. As reported in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships and 1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence:
Authored PDFs are untagged.
The boundaries and structure of text elements are not conveyed to assistive technology.
The sequence of text elements can be inferred by some assistive technology, but is not programmatically determined.
Software: Does Not Support
Authored Content (PDF): Supports with Exceptions
Software: Most functions of the product are not usable with limited vision. As reported in 1.4.4 Resize Text: In the dashboard and in dialogs, most text cannot be resized up to 200%.
Authored Content (PDF): Authored PDFs can be resized in a viewer application. However, as reported in 504.2.2 PDF Export, authored PDFs do not allow reflow.
Software: Supports with Exceptions
Authored Content (PDF): Supports with Exceptions
Software: Most functions of the product do not rely solely on color to communicate information. As reported in 1.4.1 Use of Color, exceptions include:
Checkboxes and radio buttons provide only a color change to indicate focus location.
Notes and tracked changes are color coded to indicate which user made them.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that most content does not rely solely on color to communicate information. Exceptions include:
Tracked changes are color coded to indicate which user made them.
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product does not require the use of hearing.
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not require the use of hearing.
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product does not require the use of hearing.
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not require the use of hearing.
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product does not require the use of speech.
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not require the use of speech.
Software: Supports with Exceptions
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: Most functions of the product support a keyboard interface and are usable with limited manipulation. As reported in 2.1.1 Keyboard and 2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap, exceptions include:
The tab key skips some controls in dialogs, such as sliders and grids.
Tooltips for icons cannot be displayed.
Some functions, such as creating a new style, can be directly accessed only with a custom shortcut, and the Keyboard Shortcuts dialog contains a keyboard trap.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content which is functional with limited manipulation.
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product is functional with limited reach and strength.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content which is functional with limited reach and strength.
Software: Supports with Exceptions
Authored Content (PDF): Supports with Exceptions
Software: 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. For example, the product provides visible labels for form fields, and does not have time limits for user actions. However:
As reported in 3.3.1 Error Identification, when a user leaves some fields empty, the product automatically fills the field without identifying the user’s error.
As reported in 3.3.3 Error Suggestion, the product does not suggest corrections for most input errors.
Authored Content (PDF): As reported in 3.1.1 Language of Page and 3.1.2 Language of Parts, the product does not enable authors to set the language of the document or the language for individual phrases within content, inhibiting access for some users with limited language who rely on text-to-speech.
501 General
502 Interoperability with Assistive Technology
502.1 General. Software shall interoperate with assistive technology and shall conform to 502.
Exceptions include:
The product prevents platform settings for text size in the product dashboard and dialogs.
The Keyboard Shortcuts dialog contains a keyboard trap.
The product allows assistive technology to modify most values of controls. Exceptions include:
Some controls in dialogs cannot be modified, such as sliders and grids.
The product allows assistive technology to perform most actions on objects. Exceptions include:
In the Character and Paragraph style lists, a style can’t be chosen by keyboard.
the tab key skips some controls in dialogs, such as sliders and grids.
The product does not notify assistive technology of most focus and selection information.
Most elements in dialogs do not inform assistive technology of the focus location.
The Galley, Story, and Layout editors do not expose text insertion point and text selection to assistive technology.
503 Applications
503.1 General. Applications shall conform to 503.
Exceptions include:
The product prevents platform settings for text size in the product dashboard and dialogs.
504 Authoring Tools
504.1 General. Where an application is an authoring tool, the application shall conform to 504 to the extent that information required for accessibility is supported by the destination format.
Chapter 6: Support Documentation and Services
Notes: Information about documentation and support services is available in Adobe’s Accessibility Conformance Report for HelpX documentation.
EN 301 549 Report
Notes:
Chapter 4: 4.2 Functional Performance Statements (FPS)
Notes:
Software: Does Not Support
Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support
Software: Most functions of the product are not usable without vision. As reported in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships: in the product dashboard and dialogs, most visual structure information is not conveyed programmatically to assistive technology. As reported in 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value: In the product dashboard and dialogs, most name and role information is not conveyed programmatically to assistive technology.
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content is not usable without vision. As reported in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships and 1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence:
Authored PDFs are untagged.
The boundaries and structure of text elements are not conveyed to assistive technology.
The sequence of text elements can be inferred by some assistive technology, but is not programmatically determined.
Software: Does Not Support
Authored Content (PDF): Supports with Exceptions
Software: Most functions of the product are not usable with limited vision. As reported in 1.4.4 Resize Text: In the dashboard and in dialogs, most text cannot be resized up to 200%.
Authored Content (PDF): Authored PDFs can be resized in a viewer application. However, authored PDFs do not allow reflow.
Software: Supports with Exceptions
Authored Content (PDF): Supports with Exceptions
Software: Most functions of the product do not rely solely on color to communicate information. As reported in 1.4.1 Use of Color, exceptions include:
Checkboxes and radio buttons provide only a color change to indicate focus location.
Notes and tracked changes are color coded to indicate which user made them.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that most content does not rely solely on color to communicate information. Exceptions include: Tracked changes are color coded to indicate which user made them.
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product does not require the use of hearing.
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not require the use of hearing.
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product does not require the use of hearing.
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not require the use of hearing.
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product does not require the use of speech.
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not require the use of speech.
Software: Supports with Exceptions
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: Most functions of the product support a keyboard interface and are usable with limited manipulation or strength. As reported in 2.1.1 Keyboard and 2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap, exceptions include:
The tab key skips some controls in dialogs, such as sliders and grids.
Tooltips for icons cannot be displayed.
Some functions, such as creating a new style, can be directly accessed only with a custom shortcut, and the Keyboard Shortcuts dialog contains a keyboard trap.
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain controls which would require manipulation or strength.
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product is functional with limited reach.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content which is functional with limited reach.
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product does not contain flashing content.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content which does not flash, or flashes within an acceptable threshold, in order to minimize the potential for triggering photosensitive seizures.
Software: Supports with Exceptions
Authored Content (PDF): Supports with Exceptions
Software: 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. For example, the product provides visible labels for form fields, and does not have time limits for user actions. However:
As reported in 3.3.1 Error Identification, when a user leaves some fields empty, the product automatically fills the field without identifying the user’s error.
As reported in 3.3.3 Error Suggestion, the product does not suggest corrections for most input errors.
Authored Content (PDF): As reported in 3.1.1 Language of Page and 3.1.2 Language of Parts, the product does not enable authors to set the language of the document or the language for individual phrases within content, inhibiting access for some users with limited language who rely on text-to-speech.
Software: Supports
Authored Content (PDF): Supports
Software: The product does not ask for legal, financial, or personal data.
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion.
Chapter 5: Generic Requirements
Notes:
Chapter 6: ICT with Two-Way Voice Communication
Notes: Not Applicable
Chapter 7: ICT with Video Capabilities
Notes: Not Applicable
Chapter 8: Hardware
Notes: Not Applicable to this product.
Chapter 9: Web
Notes: See WCAG 2.0 section.
Chapter 10: Non-web Documents
Notes:
Chapter 11: Software
Notes:
The product allows assistive technology to perform most actions on objects. Exceptions include:
In the Character and Paragraph style lists, a style can’t be chosen by keyboard.
The tab key skips some controls in dialogs, such as sliders and grids.
The product does not notify assistive technology of most focus and selection information.
Most elements in dialogs do not inform assistive technology of the focus location.
The Galley, Story, and Layout editors do not expose text insertion point and text selection to assistive technology.
The product allows assistive technology to modify most values and text of controls. Exceptions include:
Some controls in dialogs cannot be modified, such as sliders and grids.
Exceptions include:
The product prevents platform settings for text size in the product dashboard and dialogs.
The Keyboard Shortcuts dialog contains a keyboard trap.
Exceptions include:
The product prevents platform settings for text size in the product dashboard and dialogs.
Chapter 12: Documentation and Support Services
Notes: Information about Adobe’s Support Documentation regarding electronic support documentation conformance to WCAG 2.0 Level A and Level AA Success Criteria related to 2017 Section 508 602.3 (Support Docs) is available in the Adobe Accessibility Conformance Report for HelpX documentation.
Chapter 13: ICT Providing Relay or Emergency Service Access
Notes: Not Applicable
Voluntary Product Accessibility Template® and VPAT® are a registered trademark of Information Technology Industry Council (ITI)