55 Level A & AA criteria
WCAG 2.2 Success Criteria
explained, tested, remediated
A plain-English reference to every Level A and AA WCAG 2.2 success criterion — what each requires, how to test it, and how to fix it. The standard behind ADA, Section 508, the EAA, EN 301 549, SEBI and RPwD Act compliance.
1. Perceivable
Information and UI components must be presentable to users in ways they can perceive.
1.1.1
Level A
Non-text Content
1.2.1
Level A
Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded)
1.2.2
Level A
Captions (Prerecorded)
1.2.3
Level A
Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded)
1.2.4
Level AA
Captions (Live)
1.2.5
Level AA
Audio Description (Prerecorded)
1.3.1
Level A
Info and Relationships
1.3.2
Level A
Meaningful Sequence
1.3.3
Level A
Sensory Characteristics
1.3.4
Level AA
Orientation
1.3.5
Level AA
Identify Input Purpose
1.4.1
Level A
Use of Color
1.4.2
Level A
Audio Control
1.4.3
Level AA
Contrast (Minimum)
1.4.4
Level AA
Resize Text
1.4.5
Level AA
Images of Text
1.4.10
Level AA
Reflow
1.4.11
Level AA
Non-text Contrast
1.4.12
Level AA
Text Spacing
1.4.13
Level AA
Content on Hover or Focus
2. Operable
UI components and navigation must be operable by everyone.
2.1.1
Level A
Keyboard
2.1.2
Level A
No Keyboard Trap
2.1.4
Level A
Character Key Shortcuts
2.2.1
Level A
Timing Adjustable
2.2.2
Level A
Pause, Stop, Hide
2.3.1
Level A
Three Flashes or Below Threshold
2.4.1
Level A
Bypass Blocks
2.4.2
Level A
Page Titled
2.4.3
Level A
Focus Order
2.4.4
Level A
Link Purpose (In Context)
2.4.5
Level AA
Multiple Ways
2.4.6
Level AA
Headings and Labels
2.4.7
Level AA
Focus Visible
2.4.11
Level AA
Focus Not Obscured (Minimum)
2.5.1
Level A
Pointer Gestures
2.5.2
Level A
Pointer Cancellation
2.5.3
Level A
Label in Name
2.5.4
Level A
Motion Actuation
2.5.7
Level AA
Dragging Movements
2.5.8
Level AA
Target Size (Minimum)
3. Understandable
Information and the operation of the UI must be understandable.
3.1.1
Level A
Language of Page
3.1.2
Level AA
Language of Parts
3.2.1
Level A
On Focus
3.2.2
Level A
On Input
3.2.3
Level AA
Consistent Navigation
3.2.4
Level AA
Consistent Identification
3.2.6
Level A
Consistent Help
3.3.1
Level A
Error Identification
3.3.2
Level A
Labels or Instructions
3.3.3
Level AA
Error Suggestion
3.3.4
Level AA
Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data)
3.3.7
Level A
Redundant Entry
3.3.8
Level AA
Accessible Authentication (Minimum)
4. Robust
Content must be robust enough to work with current and future assistive technologies.
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