Adobe Accessibility Conformance Report
VPAT® Version 2.0 – October 2017
Product Information
Name of Product/Version: Adobe Captivate 2019 for Windows
Product Description: Adobe Captivate is an eLearning authoring tool that enables users to create software simulations, video demos, and other interactive, device-independent content.
Date: 09/04/2018
Contact information: access@adobe.com
Notes: The information contained in this report applies to the product itself. Information about product help and support documentation related to 602.3 (Support Docs) for Section 508 as published in 2017 is located at: http://www.adobe.com/accessibility/compliance.html.
Evaluation Methods Used: Testing Adobe Captivate 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 standards/guidelines:
Standard/Guideline |
Included In Report |
---|---|
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0, at http://www.w3.org/TR/2008/REC-WCAG20-20081211/ |
Level A - Yes Level AA - Yes Level AAA - No |
Section 508 as published in 2017, at http://www.Section508.gov |
Yes |
EN 301 549 Accessibility requirements suitable for public procurement of ICT products and services in Europe, at http://mandate376.standards.eu/standard |
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.
- Supports with Exceptions: Some functionality of the product does not meet the criterion.
- Does Not Support: The majority of product functionality does not meet the criterion.
- Not Applicable: The criterion is not relevant to the product.
- Not Evaluated: The product has not been evaluated against the criterion. This can be used only in WCAG 2.0 Level AAA.
WCAG 2.0 Report
Sections 1 and 2 also document conformance with:
- EN 301 549: Chapter 9 - Web, Chapter 10 - Non-Web documents, Section 11.2.1- Non-Web Software (excluding closed functionality), and Section 11.2.2 - Non-Web Software (closed functionality).
- Revised Section 508: Chapter 5 – 501.1 Scope, 504.2 Content Creation or Editing, and Chapter 6 – 602.3 Electronic Support Documentation.
Note: When reporting on conformance with the WCAG 2.0 Success Criteria, they are scoped for full pages, complete processes, and accessibility-supported ways of using technology as documented in the WCAG 2.0 Conformance Requirements.
Section 1: Success Criteria, Level A
Notes:
Guideline 1.1 Text Alternatives:
Provide text alternatives for any non-text content so that it can be changed into other forms people need, such as large print, braille, speech, symbols or simpler language.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
1.1.1 Non-text Content (Level A) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports with Exceptions Authored Content (HTML): Supports |
Software: Text alternatives are provided for most instances of non-text content, with the following exceptions:
Authored Content (HTML): The product provides features to both auto label content as well as supply custom accessibility names and descriptions. |
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 9.2.2 (Web) 10.2.2 (non-web document) 11.2.1.2 (Software) 11.2.2.2.1 and 11.2.2.2.2 (Closed Software) 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool) 12.1.2 (Product Docs) 12.2.4 (Support Docs) 2017 Section 508 501 (Web)(Software) 504.2 (Authoring Tool) 602.3 (Support Docs) |
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML): Supports |
Software: The product does not provide prerecorded audio-only or video-only content. Authored Content (HTML): When prerecorded audio-only or video-only content is included within Captivate projects, content authors must supply sufficient alternatives. |
1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) (Level A) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML): Supports |
Software: The product does not provide prerecorded media that require captions. Authored Content (HTML): Authors can create and edit captions for audio content. |
1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded) (Level A) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML): Supports |
Software: The product does not provide prerecorded media that would require audio description. Authored Content (HTML): Authors can provide separate audio description tracks for media. |
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 9.2.7 (Web) 10.2.7 (non-web document) 11.2.1.7 (Software) 11.2.2.7 (Closed Software) – Does not apply 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool) 12.1.2 (Product Docs) 12.2.4 (Support Docs) 2017 Section 508 501 (Web)(Software) 504.2 (Authoring Tool) 602.3 (Support Docs) |
Software: Supports with Exceptions Authored Content (HTML): Supports with Exceptions |
Software: Most user interface elements provide programmatic information about structure and relationships. Exceptions include:
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can provide appropriate semantics for content elements, with the following exceptions:
|
1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence (Level A) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports with Exceptions Authored Content (HTML): Supports |
Software: Exceptions include:
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can present content in a meaningful sequence. |
1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics (Level A) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports with Exceptions Authored Content (HTML): Supports |
Software: Exceptions include:
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion. |
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
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML): Supports |
Software: The product does not use color as the sole means of conveying information. Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion. |
1.4.2 Audio Control (Level A) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML): Supports |
Software: The product does not include audio that plays automatically. Authored Content (HTML): Exported content will automatically play when a page is loaded. Controls to play and pause content, as well as mute content, are provided. |
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
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (HTML): Supports |
Software: Most product functionality cannot be operated through a keyboard interface. Examples include:
Authored Content (HTML): Authored content functionality can be operated through a keyboard interface. |
2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap (Level A) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML): Supports |
Software: The product does not include keyboard traps. Authored Content (HTML): The product does not introduce keyboard traps within the HTML output. Authors are responsible to ensure their content meets this criterion. |
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
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML): Supports |
Software: The product does not include time limits. Authored Content (HTML): Authors can choose to create content that does not present time limits to users. A feature is provided to supply time limits, in instances where they are essential to the activity. |
2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide (Level A) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML): Supports |
Software: Moving, blinking, scrolling, and auto-updating information can be paused, stopped or hidden by the user. Authored Content (HTML): Content provided by the product meets this criterion. Authors can implement content that conforms to 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
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML): Supports |
Software: The product does not contain flashing content. Authored Content (HTML): Content provided by the product meets this criterion. Authors can implement content that conforms to this criterion. |
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
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML): Supports |
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web documents. Authored Content (HTML): No repeated blocks of content are present within the exported content. |
2.4.2 Page Titled (Level A) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML): Does Not Support |
Software: The product and modal dialogs contain programmatic titles. Authored Content (HTML): The product does not allow authors to specify a page title when content is created. Pages are created without a title. |
2.4.3 Focus Order (Level A) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports with Exceptions Authored Content (HTML): Supports |
Software: Most components receive focus in a meaningful order. Exceptions include:
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can specify the focus order of interactive elements in the Tab Order dialog of the Properties Inspector. |
2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) (Level A) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML): Supports |
Software: The purpose of links within the product can be determined from link text and the link’s context. Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion. |
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
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML): Supports with Exceptions |
Software: The language is programmatically determinable within the product. The language of the product is set based on the version installed by the user. Authored Content (HTML): For content in frequently used languages, authors can set the language for content. Exceptions include:
|
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
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML): Supports |
Software: The product does not initiate a change of context when components receive focus. Authored Content (HTML): Authors can design forms that do not initiate a change of context when components receive focus. |
3.2.2 On Input (Level A) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML): Supports |
Software: The product does not initiate a change of context when a setting of a user interface component is changed. Authored Content (HTML): Authors can design content so that changing a user interface component’s setting does not automatically cause a change of context. |
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
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports with Exceptions Authored Content (HTML): Supports |
Software: Most input errors are identified and described to users in text. Exceptions include:
Authored Content (HTML): Input errors are detected when user submit quiz questions. Feedback is automatically provided regarding if a question was answered correctly or not. |
3.3.2 Labels or Instructions (Level A) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports with Exceptions. Authored Content (HTML): Supports |
Software: Exceptions include:
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion. |
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
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML): Supports |
Software: The software is not implemented using markup languages. Authored Content (HTML): Authored content contains appropriate start and end tags, unique ID values, and elements nested according to the HTML specification. |
4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports with Exceptions Authored Content (HTML): Supports with Exceptions |
Software: Exceptions include:
Authored Content (HTML): Exceptions include:
|
Section 2: Success Criteria, Level AA
Notes:
Guideline 1.2 Time-based Media:
Provide alternatives for time-based media.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
1.2.4 Captions (Live) (Level AA) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML): Supports |
Software: The product does not provide live media that requires captions. Authored Content (HTML): 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
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML): Supports |
Software: The product does not provide prerecorded video content that would require audio description. Authored Content (HTML): Authors can provide separate audio description tracks for media. |
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 |
---|---|---|
1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports with Exceptions Authored Content (HTML): Supports |
Software: Most text meets minimum contrast requirements. Exceptions include:
Authored Content (HTML): The default player control templates contain sufficient color contrast. Additionally, authors can create slide content that contains sufficient color contrast ratios. |
1.4.4 Resize text (Level AA) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML): Supports |
Software: The product supports native platform settings for magnifying displayed content. Authored Content (HTML): Authored content and player controls respond to browser magnification up to 200% without loss of information. |
1.4.5 Images of Text (Level AA) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML): Does Not Support |
Software: The product uses text instead of images of text. Authored Content (HTML): All text content in slides is presented as images of text. |
Guideline 2.4 Navigable:
Provide ways to help users navigate, find content, and determine where they are.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
2.4.5 Multiple Ways (Level AA) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML): Supports |
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web software. Authored Content (HTML): The product does not create a set of web pages that would require multiple ways to locate a page. |
2.4.6 Headings and Labels (Level AA) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML): Supports |
Software: Headings and labels are descriptive. Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion by providing headings and labels to describe content and identify user inputs. |
2.4.7 Focus Visible (Level AA) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports with Exceptions Authored Content (HTML): Does Not Support |
Software: The keyboard focus indicator is generally visible. Exceptions include:
Authored Content (HTML): The media player provides visual indication of keyboard focus; however, the product does not allow authors to provide visual indication of keyboard focus on elements, such as links and buttons. |
Guideline 3.1 Readable:
Make text content readable and understandable.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
3.1.2 Language of Parts (Level AA) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML): Supports with Exceptions |
Software: Content is only presented in one language at a time. Authored Content (HTML): For frequently used languages, authors can set the language of individual phrases. Exceptions include:
|
Guideline 3.2 Predictable:
Make Web pages appear and operate in predictable ways.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
3.2.3 Consistent Navigation (Level AA) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML): Supports |
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web software. Authored Content (HTML): Authored content does not contain a navigational mechanism that is repeated on multiple web pages. |
3.2.4 Consistent Identification (Level AA) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML): Supports |
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web software. Authored Content (HTML): The product does not create a set of web pages that would require consistent identification of components. |
Guideline 3.3 Input Assistance:
Help users avoid and correct mistakes.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
3.3.3 Error Suggestion (Level AA) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML): Supports |
Software: The product does not contain instances where automatically detected errors have known suggestions. For example, when the product detects an invalid location for file export, it is not possible to provide specific suggestions for correction. Authored Content (HTML): Authors can provide customized messages when users submit incorrect answers to questions. |
3.3.4 Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data) (Level AA) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML): Supports |
Software: The product does not process legal commitments or financial transactions. Changes to user-controllable data can be confirmed before finalizing. Authored Content (HTML): 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:
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
302.1 Without Vision |
Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (HTML): Supports with Exceptions |
Software: Users without vision will face difficulties with most functions of the product. Examples include:
Authored Content (HTML): Most functions of the product will be usable without vision. Exceptions include:
|
302.2 With Limited Vision |
Software: Supports with Exceptions Authored Content (HTML): Supports with Exceptions |
Software: Users with limited vision will be able to interact with most of the product. Exceptions include:
Authored Content (HTML): Users with limited vision will be able to interact with most authored content. Exceptions include:
|
302.3 Without Perception of Color |
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML): Supports |
Software: The product does not rely solely on color to communicate information. Authored Content (HTML): Authors can create content which is functional for users without perception of color. |
302.4 Without Hearing |
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML): Supports |
Software: The product does not provide any information through audio that is not made available textually. Authored Content (HTML): Authors can create content which is functional for users without hearing. |
302.5 With Limited Hearing |
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML): Supports |
Software: The product does not provide any information through audio that is not made available textually. Authored Content (HTML): Authors can create content which is functional for users with limited hearing. |
302.6 Without Speech |
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML): Supports |
Software: The product does not require speech for use. Authored Content (HTML): Authors can create content which is functional for users without speech. |
302.7 With Limited Manipulation |
Software: Supports with Exceptions Authored Content (HTML): Supports |
Software: Most of the product is functional with limited manipulation. Exceptions include:
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can create content which is functional with limited manipulation. |
302.8 With Limited Reach and Strength |
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML): Supports |
Software: The product is functional with limited reach and strength. Authored Content (HTML): Authors can create content which is functional with limited reach and strength. |
302.9 With Limited Language, Cognitive, and Learning Abilities |
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML): Supports |
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. The product provides icons in combination with words for many buttons. Additionally, the user interface can be customized to display more or less content, depending on the needs of the user. Authored Content (HTML): 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:
501 General
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
501.1 Scope – Incorporation of WCAG 2.0 AA |
See WCAG 2.0 section |
See information in the WCAG section |
502 Interoperability with Assistive Technology
502.1 General. Software shall interoperate with assistive technology and shall conform to 502.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
502.2 Documented Accessibility Features |
See 502.2.1-502.2.2 |
|
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 with Exceptions |
The product does not disrupt most platform accessibility features. Exceptions include:
|
502.3 Accessibility Services |
See 502.3.1-502.3.14 |
|
502.3.1 Object Information |
Supports with Exceptions |
The product exposes most name, role, state, boundary, and description information of objects to assistive technology. However, as noted in 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value. Exceptions include:
|
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 |
Not Applicable |
The product does not use data tables. |
502.3.4 Values |
Supports with Exceptions |
The product exposes the values and range of allowable values of most controls; however, as noted in 3.3.1 Error Identification, some fields contain maximum values that are not exposed to users. |
502.3.5 Modification of Values |
Supports |
The product allows assistive technology to modify values of controls. |
502.3.6 Label Relationships |
Supports with Exceptions |
The product exposes most label relationships to assistive technology. Exceptions include:
|
502.3.7 Hierarchical Relationships |
Supports with Exceptions |
The product exposes most hierarchical parent-child relationships to assistive technology. Exceptions include:
|
502.3.8 Text |
Supports |
The product exposes text content to assistive technology. |
502.3.9 Modification of Text |
Supports |
The product allows assistive technology to modify text. |
502.3.10 List of Actions |
Supports with Exceptions |
Most controls in the product expose programmatic role information and actions which can be taken on objects to assistive technology. Exceptions include:
|
502.3.11 Actions on Objects |
Supports with Exceptions |
The product allows assistive technology to perform most actions on objects. Exceptions include:
|
502.3.12 Focus Cursor |
Supports with Exceptions |
The product exposes focus, text insertion point, and text selection to assistive technology for most controls. Exceptions include:
|
502.3.13 Modification of Focus Cursor |
Does Not Support |
The product allows assistive technology to move focus within an individual panel; however, navigating between panels and windows cannot be accomplished consistently. |
502.3.14 Event Notification |
Supports with Exceptions |
The product notifies assistive technology of most user interaction events. Exceptions include: Changes in preferences state may occur due to selection of related preferences. These events are not announced to users. |
502.4 Platform Accessibility Features |
Not Applicable |
The product is not platform software. |
503 Applications
503.1 General. Applications shall conform to 503.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
503.2 User Preferences |
Supports with Exceptions |
The product permits most user preferences from platform settings. Exceptions include:
|
503.3 Alternative User Interfaces |
Not Applicable |
The product does not provide an alternative user interface that functions as assistive technology. |
503.4 User Controls for Captions and Audio Description |
See 503.4.1-503.4.2 |
|
503.4.1 Caption Controls |
Supports |
The product provides user controls for closed captions. |
503.4.2 Audio Description Controls |
Not Applicable |
The product does not provide controls for program selection. |
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.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
504.2 Content Creation or Editing (if not authoring tool, enter “not applicable”) |
See WCAG 2.0 section |
See information in the WCAG section |
504.2.1 Preservation of Information Provided for Accessibility in Format Conversion |
Supports |
When converting content, the product preserves the accessibility information of the source formats. |
504.2.2 PDF Export |
Not Applicable |
The product does not create PDF files. |
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 |
Does Not Support |
Templates in the product do not allow authors to create content which conforms to WCAG 2.0 Levels A and AA. |
Chapter 6: Support Documentation and Services
Notes: Information about documentation and support services is available in Adobe’s Accessibility Conformance Report for HelpX.
EN 301 549 Report
Notes:
Chapter 4: 4.2 Functional Performance Statements (FPS)
Notes:
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
4.2.1 Usage without vision |
Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (HTML): Supports with Exceptions |
Software: Users without vision will face difficulties with most functions of the product. Examples include:
Authored Content (HTML): Most functions of the product will be usable without vision. Exceptions include:
|
4.2.2 Usage with limited vision |
Software: Supports with Exceptions Authored Content (HTML): Supports with Exceptions |
Software: Users with limited vision will be able to interact with most of the product. Exceptions include:
Authored Content (HTML): Users with limited vision will be able to interact with most authored content. Exceptions include:
|
4.2.3 Usage without perception of colour |
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML): Supports |
Software: The product does not rely solely on color to communicate information. Authored Content (HTML): Authors can create content which is functional for users without perception of color. |
4.2.4 Usage without hearing |
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML): Supports |
Software: The product does not provide any information through audio that is not made available textually. Authored Content (HTML): Authors can create content which is functional for users without hearing. |
4.2.5 Usage with limited hearing |
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML): Supports |
Software: The product does not provide any information through audio that is not made available textually. Authored Content (HTML): Authors can create content which is functional for users with limited hearing. |
4.2.6 Usage without vocal capability |
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML): Supports |
Software: The product does not require speech for use. Authored Content (HTML): Authors can create content which is functional for users without speech. |
4.2.7 Usage with limited manipulation or strength |
Software: Supports with Exceptions Authored Content (HTML): Supports |
Software: Most of the product is functional with limited manipulation and strength. Exceptions include:
Authored Content (HTML): Authors can create content which is functional with limited manipulation and strength. |
4.2.8 Usage with limited reach triggers |
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML): Supports |
Software: The product is functional with limited reach. Authored Content (HTML): Authors can create content which is functional with limited reach. |
4.2.9 Minimize photosensitive seizure |
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML): Supports |
Software: The product does not contain flashing content. Authored Content (HTML): 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: Supports Authored Content (HTML): Supports |
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. The product provides icons in combination with words for many buttons. Additionally, the user interface can be customized to display more or less content, depending on the needs of the user. Authored Content (HTML): 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): Supports |
Software: The product does not ask for legal, financial, or personal data. Authored Content (HTML): Authored content does not ask for legal, financial, or personal data. |
Chapter 5: Generic Requirements
Notes:
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
5.1 Closed Functionality |
Not Applicable |
5.1.2.2-5.1.6.2 are not applicable for this product. |
5.2 Activation of accessibility features |
Not Applicable |
The product does not contain documented accessibility features. The software instead relies upon platform accessibility features. |
5.3 Biometrics |
Not Applicable |
The product does not rely on biological characteristics. |
5.4 Preservation of accessibility information during conversion |
Supports |
When converting content, the product preserves the accessibility information of the source formats. |
5.5.1 Means of operation |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have operable parts. |
5.5.2 Operable parts discernibility |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have operable parts. |
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 supply key repeat functionality. |
5.8 Double-strike key acceptance |
Not Applicable |
The product does not, by itself, supply 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 |
Supports |
The product provides caption playback. |
7.1.2 Captioning synchronization |
Supports |
Authors can ensure captions and audio are synchronized. |
7.1.3 Preservation of captioning |
Supports |
The product preserves caption data when recording video. |
7.2.1 Audio description playback |
Does not Support |
The product does not provide a separate mechanism for audio description, and a user cannot select separate audio tracks. |
7.2.2 Audio description synchronization |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have a mechanism to play audio description. |
7.2.3 Preservation of audio description |
Supports |
The product preserves audio description data when recording video. |
7.3 User controls for captions and audio description |
Does not Support |
The product provides user controls for captions, but not for audio descriptions. |
Chapter 8: Hardware
Notes: Not applicable to this product.
Chapter 9: Web
Notes: See WCAG 2.0 section.
Chapter 10: Non-web Documents
Notes: Not Applicable
Chapter 11: Software
Notes:
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
11.2.1 Software success criteria (excluding closed functionality) |
See WCAG 2.0 section. |
See information in the WCAG section |
11.2.2 Software success criteria (closed functionality) |
Not Applicable |
The product does not contain closed functionality. |
11.3.2.3 Use of accessibility services |
See 11.3.2.5 through 11.3.2.17 |
See information in 11.3.2.5 through 11.3.2.17 |
11.3.2.4 Assistive technology |
Not Applicable |
The product is not assistive technology. |
11.3.2.5 Object information |
Supports with Exceptions |
The product exposes most name, role, state, boundary, and description information of objects to assistive technology. However, as noted in 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value, exceptions include:
|
11.3.2.6 Row, column, and headers |
Not Applicable |
The product does not use data tables. |
11.3.2.7 Values |
Supports with Exceptions |
The product exposes the values and text of most controls; however, as noted in 3.3.1 Error Identification, some fields contain maximum values that are not exposed to users. |
11.3.2.8 Label relationships |
Software: Supports with Exceptions |
The product exposes most label relationships to assistive technology. Exceptions include:
|
11.3.2.9 Parent-child relationships |
Supports with Exceptions |
The product exposes most hierarchical parent-child relationships to assistive technology. Exceptions include:
|
11.3.2.10 Text |
Supports |
The product exposes text content to assistive technology. |
11.3.2.11 List of available actions |
Supports with Exceptions |
Most controls in the product expose programmatic role information and actions which can be taken on objects to assistive technology. Exceptions include:
|
11.3.2.12 Execution of available actions |
Supports with Exceptions |
The product allows assistive technology to perform most actions on objects. Exceptions include:
|
11.3.2.13 Tracking of focus and selection attributes |
Supports with Exceptions |
The product exposes focus, text insertion point, and text selection to assistive technology for most controls. Exceptions include:
|
11.3.2.14 Modification of focus and selection attributes |
Does Not Support |
The product allows assistive technology to move focus within an individual panel; however, navigating between panels and windows cannot be accomplished consistently. |
11.3.2.15 Change notification |
Supports with Exceptions |
The product notifies assistive technology of most user interaction events. Exceptions include:
|
11.3.2.16 Modifications of states and properties |
Supports |
The product allows assistive technology to modify states and properties of controls. |
11.3.2.17 Modifications of values and text |
Supports |
The product allows assistive technology to modify values and text of controls. |
11.4.1 User control of accessibility features |
Not Applicable |
The product is not platform software. |
11.4.2 No disruption of accessibility features |
Supports with Exceptions |
Most product functions do not disrupt accessibility features. Exceptions include:
|
11.5 User preferences |
Supports with Exceptions |
The product permits most user preferences from platform settings. Exceptions include:
|
11.6.2 Accessible content creation (if not authoring tool, enter “not applicable”) |
See WCAG 2.0 section. |
See information in the WCAG section |
11.6.3 Preservation of accessibility information in transformations |
Not Applicable |
The product does not provide restructuring transformations or re-coding transformations. |
11.6.4 Repair assistance |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have accessibility checking functionality. |
11.6.5 Templates |
Does Not Support |
Templates in the product do not allow authors to create content which conforms to WCAG 2.0 Levels A and AA. |
Chapter 12: Documentation and Support Services
Notes: Conformance information for Documentation and Support Services is available in the Adobe Accessibility Conformance Report for HelpX documentation.
Chapter 13: ICT Providing Relay or Emergency Service Access
Notes: Not applicable to this product.
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